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An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend - a majestic owl - and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever.In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love.A lonely young boy is visited by a mysterious owl one sunny morning, forming an instant bond and a sense of belonging. What follows is a memorable summer full of playful adventures and shared, quiet joy. But when the owl must eventually continue his journey onward, the boy and the reader are left to reflect on the bittersweet nature of the passing of time, ultimately finding comfort in the remembrance of those who have passed through our lives and changed us forever.
About the Author
Tim Fischer is an artist and author born in Herkimer, New York. After studying engineering science in university, he traveled and worked as a land surveyor while nurturing a career as a self-taught portrait and landscape artist. Tim now lives back in his hometown region of upstate New York with his wife, along with their dog and two cats. Instagram:
