A beautifully illustrated childrens book that shows us all how to find a new way forward in a world that can be scary for kids and adults alike from the acclaimed author of Faith After Doubt and the beloved storyteller behind How Not to be Afraid. Cory the raccoon and Corys best friend Owl love their happy peaceful village and want to keep it that way. But things begin to change for the worse when some of their neighbours including Badger Fox and Weasel become fierce and angry critters who fight and bully others in the village driving away those who they deem dirty and bad. It breaks Cory and Owls hearts to see their village filled with anger fear and fighting but what can they do A wise visitor named Switfhorse arrives and helps Cory and Owl understand six old stories that explain what is happening The story of power to dominate the story of striking back with fury and hate the story of running to find a safe place or pointing at others to shame and disgrace or being stuck in selfpity for the pain weve been through or of me having more Shiny Objects than you. Finally Cory and Owl find a way to reunite all of the villagers through a new storythe seventh storywhere the story is peace and the hero is love Children and parents alike will delight in this hopefilled tale that teaches us how we can all extend peace love and laughter to everyone we meet.