The way between: a young orphan, an old warrior, a great adventure - rivera sun

BOOK ONE OF THE AWAED-WINNING ARI ARA SERIEIn an exciting blend of action, adventure, and fantasy author Rivera Sun boldly takes the reader in a new direction .

that of waging peace, active nonviolence, and nonviolent struggle.

Challenging war cultures and military societies, The Way Between brings the skills of resolving conflict, anti-bullying, and ending violence into a coming of age story for a new generation of readers.

Between flight and fight lies a mysterious third path called The Way Between, and young shepherdess and orphan Ari Ara must master it .

before war destroys everything she loves She begins training as the apprentice of the great warrior Shulen, and enters a world of warriors and secrets, swords and magic, friendship and mystery.

She uncovers forbidden prophecies, searches for the lost heir to two thrones, and chases the elusive forest-dwelling Fanten to unravel their hidden knowledge.

Full of twists and turns and surprises, The Way Between is bound to carve out a niche on bookshelves everywhere This novel should be read aloud to everyone, by everyone, from childhood onward.

Rivera Sun writes in a style as magical as Tolkien and as authentic as Twain.

- Tom Hastings, Director of PeaceVoice, Professor of Conflict Studies at Portland State UniversityThe Way Between is a compelling and wise articulation of the human sojourn .

a dispatch from a mythic dimension of archaic longing and potential that calls us to our truest selves.

- Ken Butigan, Pace e Bene/Campaign NonviolenceA beautiful story that expands the imagination into the possibilities of peace and active nonviolence .

this book will prepare our children and ourselves for the real-life world we so desperately need.

- David Hartsough, Founder Nonviolent Peaceforce, author of Waging PeaceNonviolence is a treasure hidden right under our noses that can help solve--not just some-- all of the challenges the world is facing.

Imagine the sheer wonder of making this great discovery.

Rivera Sun skillfully shows us The Way.

-Stephanie N.

Van Hook, Director of the Metta Center for Nonviolence; author of Gandhi Searches for Truth: A Practical Biography for Children.

Rivera Sun has, once again, used her passion for nonviolence, and her talent for putting thoughts into powerful words on a page, to recreate life, to show us the possibilities that can be, if we dedicate ourselves to The Way Between.

-Robin Wildman, Fifth Grade Teacher, Nonviolent Schools Movement, and Non.