Feature of the Week at Write What Inspires You: Walking Through Walls by Karen Cioffi

Title: Walking Through Walls 

Author: Karen Cioffi

Illustrator: Aidana Willow Raven

Genre: MG/Tween/YA

ISBN: 978-0-9826594-7-2

Publication Date: July 2011

Pages: 61

Price: $14.99 paperback

Publisher: 4RV Publishing

With each turn of the page pass through time to 16^th Century ancient China where the legend of the Eternals mesmerizes twelve-year-old Wang. Determined not to live a poor farmer’s life like his father, Wang dreams of becoming rich and powerful and adamantly believes the Eternals are his answer. Unable to accept his poor man’s destiny, Wang declares he is leaving his family to journey to the Eternals home in the Loa Mountains.

Upon his arrival, Wang begins his apprenticeship with the Master Eternal, who believes that Wang’s personality will not allow him to succeed in his quest. Ignoring the Master Eternal’s insight into Wang’s often lazy personality Wang begins his apprenticeship. From the onset Wang is frustrated and annoyed by the slow apprenticeship process and threatens to quit several times. After the conclusion of the first year Wang does indeed quit, but has one last request of the Master Eternal; “teach me how to walk through walls.” The Master Eternal reluctantly teaches Wang this technique with a stern warning not to use this ability for evil.

Yet again, ignoring the Master Eternal’s advice, Wang eagerly beings his long journey home with visions how he can steal from the rich without them knowing, subsequently making himself rich with other’s fortunes. Exactly what the Master Eternal directed him not to do.

Unbeknownst to Wang the most difficult apprenticeship training continues during his travels home and upon his arrival. Will Wang discover the road to true happiness or will he succumb to the dark side? Learn all about Wang’s true destiny in Karen Cioffi’s fantasy Chinese tale and become immersed in 16^th Century China.

About the author: Karen Cioffi is a published author, ghostwriter, and freelance writer. She is the founder and manager of Writers on the Move (a marketing group of authors utilizing cross-promotion and a number of promotional strategies); moderator of a children’s critique group; on the team at DKV Writing 4 U (offers professional and affordable writing services); and an acquisitions editor intern. Cioffi is a member of The International Association of Professional Ghostwriters, Professional Writers Alliance, and The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors. 

Visit Karen at: Karen Cioffi Writing and Marketing

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!


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