About The Curious Tale of Carter Nicholsworth
Carter Nicholsworth finds himself a stranger standing before a mirror that only reflects rejection. It is the legendary and mysterious forest of Wickedwood located behind his home that has always provided him sanctuary from the inconsistencies of an uncertain world … but not on this day.
On a morning born as none before, Carter and his only friend, a small black bird named Nevermore, unintentionally slip under an invisible fence that separates reality from fantasy. It is there, on the other side of here, where Carter begins an adventure of self-discovery. Joining Serene and the Wiggwoggs, Carter embarks on a dangerous mission to recover and return a stolen sacred trust to its rightful guardian and heir, Elderwiser the ancient wizard of Wiggonwoggen.
The Grinder and his loathsome army of Gootz aren’t about to let that happen.
Woven throughout The Curious Tale of Carter Nicholworth is an abundance of unusual characters inhabiting a fantastical world. Profound messages of friendship, trust, impermanence, and transformation pour from an overflowing cup of outrageous possibilities on this peculiar journey that leads to the doorway of forever.
Just for Educators
Ponderings . . .
If we are all born unique why do so many work so hard to deny their sacred birthright? Why suppress our specialness in order to conform so that we can “fit in?” Could it be the fear of rejection or being judged keeps us strangers from our natural state of uniqueness? Is it not our own insecurities and fears that undermine our experiencing the universal harmony of creative living?
These questions are the philosophical under-story of The Curious Tale of Carter Nicholsworth.
This book challenges the young reader to consider alternatives to cultures conventions and how they see themselves.
