After a savage storm kills his parents, five-year-old Wend awakens to the strange world of the Stream. He discovers he can only travel downstream, and dangers lurk at every deadly rapids, ruthless pirates, a mysterious pavilion that lures him into intoxicating fantasies. And how will he survive the endless waterfall rumored to lie at the edge of the world. Defenseless, alone, with only courage and his will to survive, Wend begins his quest to become a man. Will tragic loss trap him in a shadow world, or will he enter the Stream, with all its passion and peril? Part coming-of-age tale, part adventure, part spiritual journey, The Stream is a haunting fable of redemption and renewal. Perfect for readers looking for tales like Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist or Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. Shelf Unbound Notable Book in Literary Fiction ForeWord Reviews Indie Fab Book Awards, Finalist, in Literary Fiction Eric Hoffer Award Finalist, in General Fiction USA Best Book Awards, Finalist, in Visionary Fiction da Vinci Eye, Finalist