The Lost Dove: A Story for All Time

by Eliane Wilson, Hans Erni (Illustrator)

As the Council of Doves is convened, doves from around the world fly out of paintings, break out of stained glass windows, fly off mosaics and tapestries, and break out of manuscripts to search for the mystical Lost Dove of Peace

112 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tim Corke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful fable plucked from the wonderful mind of Eliane Wilson about seven doves seeking the revered Dove of Peace. During their travels they learn about the peace they covet, not conscious that they are themselves Doves of Peace. Wonderfully written, beautifully illustrated.

[Barb Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and lovely read!

[Letizia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A meaningful read with fantasy that brings peace in your heart.

[Shruti Sharma · Rating 3 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated and written book about 7 doves around the globe summoned by Noah (of the Ark in the bible) second Dove of the olive branch. Here, she gives the mission of finding the third Dove of Peace that left Noah's Ark and never returned. With war threatening the end of the world, the Lost Dove of peace must be found. Each Dove flies to a different part, and each teaches us the readers about different religions' ideologies about violence, peace, creation, and compassion. The story is better followed if read out loud, as if we are also fabled storytellers like Stefan or Töbaga.

I found the open ending a bit lacking luster for my taste. But I do believe it fits the theme of the book. Give it a read, it's nice and short!

[SHR · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is told in the style of a fable and I found the use of language annoying. This would probably not have been the case if I had read it aloud.

It is a story about hope and love, and one with the ultimate messages of acceptance and world peace. It is steeped in religious images (from various traditions) and I found it rather lack-lustre, rather than beautiful and inspiring, which I assume is the aim

[Aaron Benarroch · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only good thing here are the drawings.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely fantasy of finding peace in a world of strife. A little disjointed at times.