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The Greatest Blessings

by Mark Isaacs

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Lords Fame, Fortune and Power decide how well all newborns will fare in life in the namesake realms of human desire they control. When they deem a woeful baby unworthy, the child grows up the lackey of a cruel farmer and eventually runs away with his only friends, Sheep, Cow and Horse. Years later, a dispute over whose blessing is the greatest sends the lords on a quest to find an unsullied party to settle their feud. Boy seems perfect, but his views on what is valuable in life incite the lords and bring him to the brink of doom.… (more)
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A morality tale in the timeless form of a classic fairy tale, children will delight in the story and learn all-important life lessons as they do. If you're a parent, this should be next on your child's reading list!
added by marksism | editThe Reading Frenzy Book Review, Deborah Haupt (Jul 2, 2014)
 
"Timeless wisdom, eye-for-an-eye justice (carried out by slavering wolves), and vivid color illustrations distinguish this unforgettable, allegorical children's chapter book."
 
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For mothers everywhere,
who set their children on the right path
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THERE ONCE THRIVED in a magnificent palace in a fabulous paradise three glorious lords upon whom the success of all people rested.
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Leave it to Nobody the Nothing to come up with something!
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Lords Fame, Fortune and Power decide how well all newborns will fare in life in the namesake realms of human desire they control. When they deem a woeful baby unworthy, the child grows up the lackey of a cruel farmer and eventually runs away with his only friends, Sheep, Cow and Horse. Years later, a dispute over whose blessing is the greatest sends the lords on a quest to find an unsullied party to settle their feud. Boy seems perfect, but his views on what is valuable in life incite the lords and bring him to the brink of doom.

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