Al's Journey

Name: Al's Journey
ISBN: 978-1989661475

by Marin Darmonkow

Publisher

Fontreal

Publication

Sep 01, 2025

Format

EBook

Illustrated

Yes

Price

$2.99

ISBN

978-1989661475

ASIN

B0FN6HM8Y4

Pages

Age

7 - 9 years

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

What if you woke up tomorrow... a different person?
In Al's Journey, young readers are invited into the magical story of a boy who grows up overnight—and must learn what it means to grow truly. With dreamlike illustrations and a message that resonates with kids and adults alike, this gentle parable offers a meaningful bedtime read and a touching reminder of the changes we all go through.
Perfect for ages 6 to 8, this book explores:
• The mystery and beauty of growing up
• Emotional self-awareness for young readers
• Gentle lessons in identity, transformation, and empathy
Give your child a story they'll never forget—with a lesson that will stay with them forever.
Can a child grow up overnight?
Al's Journey is a magical tale about an orphan boy and his wise grandfather, the shaman of a gold-obsessed tribe that disregarded eating and sleeping while searching for the yellow metal. On his 100th birthday, the shaman announces to Al that it is time for him to begin his own life journey. The boy must climb the mountain alone to reach the roofless sacred hut of the old shaman, where he can ask God crucial questions. As Al makes his way up the mountain peak guided by mystical fireflies, he faces challenges that test his courage and strength. When he finally reaches the summit, Al asks the creator profound questions about the true meaning of life. The valuable experience of the voyage and the response of the supreme being help Al grow mentally, emotionally, and physically overnight and become the healer his tribe needs.

Author(s)

Marin Darmonkow

Recipient of the Literary Titan Book Award, Wishing Shelf Book Award, Creative Child Magazine's 2023 Book of the Year, and 2024 American Book Fest finalist. Marin is proud to be a self-published author. He writes the stories, illustrates the pages, designs the books, and publishes the titles. He even creates new fonts for his works to make them one-of-a-kind. His food-for-thought publications contain only natural ingredients. They are nutrient-dense and perfect for a well-balanced brain diet. WARNING: Marin's books tend to inspire young readers!