Jonathan's Journey to Mount Miapu Book

Ten-year-old Jonathan Michael Goodman has always felt different from other kids his age. He still can't shake his intense fear of the dark. He has vivid dreams that sometimes come true. His parents are forever worrying about him. And now he is lost on a strange yet magnificent mountain and must find his way home. But first he must save the idyllic Mount Miapu from the Great Shadow that is threatening to engulf it in irreversible darkness. With the help of the enchanting Ariella, wise Grandma Trudy, Chief Atitlan of Mapichu Village, a brave red-tailed hawk, and the great teacher Cornelius, Jonathan learns he has special abilities. As he begins to use them, he not only finds the courage to face his greatest fear but also begins to see himself and the world in new ways.

Midwest Book Review

A great fantasy for juvenile readers. Heroes come in the most unlikely forms. "Jonathan's Journey to Mount Miapu" tells of a child who is afraid of the dark, awkward, yet soon finds himself the only hope against a Shadow looming over a mountain he gets lost on. A host of charming characters go to help him on his journey, giving young readers much to inspire them and learn to value friends. "Jonathan's Journey to Mount Miapu" is a great fantasy for juvenile readers, recommended.