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A Childhood Lost
The colorful and magical verses of, “A Childhood Lost” transport the reader or listener* of any age into the fantastical life story of Barton who as a lonely young boy of ten begins a heart stirring adventure that begins when he starts constructing a tree fort within the heights of a magnificent oak tree.
Considerably more than meets the eye, the spirit of the regal oak soon reveals itself to be friend and mentor to young Barton as well as a sage guardian to other beings typically only seen by the eyes of the innocent.
As the journey unfolds, Barton finds himself thrust into the role of would be hero. Can he find the courage to triumph over the dark forces bent on his friend’s destruction, or will he, be snatched into death’s cold embrace and denied ever to know the things of a life lived and a love known?
*A Childhood Lost makes for a great children’s bedtime or anytime read.
Considerably more than meets the eye, the spirit of the regal oak soon reveals itself to be friend and mentor to young Barton as well as a sage guardian to other beings typically only seen by the eyes of the innocent.
As the journey unfolds, Barton finds himself thrust into the role of would be hero. Can he find the courage to triumph over the dark forces bent on his friend’s destruction, or will he, be snatched into death’s cold embrace and denied ever to know the things of a life lived and a love known?
*A Childhood Lost makes for a great children’s bedtime or anytime read.
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29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2012
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About the author
Damon Lee Petrie
4 books11 followersA man with a troubled past fueled by such things as addiction and poor choices, Damon Petrie enjoys the art of storytelling, reading, and the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle that includes weightlifting, running, yoga, and meditation. His interests include Ancient History, Comparative Religions, and Philosophy.
With an unshakable belief in right and wrong, a Higher Universal Power, and that our actions have consequences, Damon is grateful for family, friends, and a society that largely accepts the tenets of forgiveness and second chances.
In addition to authoring fast paced and thought provoking action adventures in the tradition of Indiana Jones and The Davinci Code, Damon is dedicated to penning emotion stirring dramas that both entertain and educate readers to the stumbling blocks and pitfalls that too often snare our nations youth. His authority for narrating these latter type of stories with such genuine and moving authenticity comes from his own experiences and observations within runaway youth communities, the unhallowed halls of reform school, and beyond.
Damon's current offerings include the action adventure, Water and Blood, as well as the stirring dramas, In the Course of a Summer and Demons Within. He is also author of the suitable for all ages short, A Childhood Lost and a theory about the Great Pyramid: The Great Pyramid of Khufu - A Theory.
Coming soon: Wishers Island, a story that, despite its Disneyesque fantasy underpinnings, is about the serious reality of Childhood Leukemia.
In Progress: The God Language, what can be said about this one except perhaps a warning, hold on tight this story is one heck of a ride.
In the spirit of giving, a percentage of the revenues from the novels In the Course of a Summer and Demons Within will be gifted to a community organization that mentors at risk youth in an effort to halt the too steady flow to the prison gate.
With an unshakable belief in right and wrong, a Higher Universal Power, and that our actions have consequences, Damon is grateful for family, friends, and a society that largely accepts the tenets of forgiveness and second chances.
In addition to authoring fast paced and thought provoking action adventures in the tradition of Indiana Jones and The Davinci Code, Damon is dedicated to penning emotion stirring dramas that both entertain and educate readers to the stumbling blocks and pitfalls that too often snare our nations youth. His authority for narrating these latter type of stories with such genuine and moving authenticity comes from his own experiences and observations within runaway youth communities, the unhallowed halls of reform school, and beyond.
Damon's current offerings include the action adventure, Water and Blood, as well as the stirring dramas, In the Course of a Summer and Demons Within. He is also author of the suitable for all ages short, A Childhood Lost and a theory about the Great Pyramid: The Great Pyramid of Khufu - A Theory.
Coming soon: Wishers Island, a story that, despite its Disneyesque fantasy underpinnings, is about the serious reality of Childhood Leukemia.
In Progress: The God Language, what can be said about this one except perhaps a warning, hold on tight this story is one heck of a ride.
In the spirit of giving, a percentage of the revenues from the novels In the Course of a Summer and Demons Within will be gifted to a community organization that mentors at risk youth in an effort to halt the too steady flow to the prison gate.
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January 22, 2013
generally, i like the premise of the story but i felt that it was too short. one event rushed into another and the next thing we know, Barton is all grown up and has grandchildren.
i wanted a deeper look into the connection our protagonist made with the guardian of the oak and other magical beings he had the privilege to witness and encounter. as i mentioned earlier, one thing just led into another. there were wonderful stories within the story that were left untold and i wanted to read more about those.
i have no doubt that children will enjoy Barton's tale but as an adult, i felt that i missed out on a lot of good things. i wish there were an expanded version for older readers in the works.
i wanted a deeper look into the connection our protagonist made with the guardian of the oak and other magical beings he had the privilege to witness and encounter. as i mentioned earlier, one thing just led into another. there were wonderful stories within the story that were left untold and i wanted to read more about those.
i have no doubt that children will enjoy Barton's tale but as an adult, i felt that i missed out on a lot of good things. i wish there were an expanded version for older readers in the works.
May 9, 2013
Sweet, light fun read for all ages and definitely a great read for the lil ones. I'd recommend this to my 9 year old without any hesitation.
Meet Barton a lil boy of 10 whose journey you follow to manhood. Follow him as he meets Zunarius, an old oak tree who befriends the young boy and watches him grow into manhood becoming a grandfather who tells of their friendship one day.
Read as Baton travels on his adventure with Zunarious and the other habitants of the imaginary land.
A great job Damon. Thank you
Meet Barton a lil boy of 10 whose journey you follow to manhood. Follow him as he meets Zunarius, an old oak tree who befriends the young boy and watches him grow into manhood becoming a grandfather who tells of their friendship one day.
Read as Baton travels on his adventure with Zunarious and the other habitants of the imaginary land.
A great job Damon. Thank you
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