The Adventures of Alaren

<p><strong>ONE OF THE AWARD-WINNING ARI ARA SERIES!</strong></p><p><strong>Stories to change the world! A new kind of hero!</strong></p><p><strong>Alaren must wage peace - faster stronger better - than his brothers can wage war!</strong></p><p>When his two older brothers try to start a war Alaren must gather all his friends to stop it. In a series of clever and creative escapades he rallies thousands of people to take<strong> bold and courageous actions for peace. </strong>From the Children's March to the Women's Strike to the resistance of hawk keepers blacksmiths and musicians Alaren has a hundred tricks up his sleeve . . . and he'll need all of them to succeed!</p><p><strong> Weaving new epic tales from real-life inspirations</strong> author Rivera Sun brings a new kind of hero to life.<em> The Adventures of Alaren</em> offers perfect stories to teach peace at home conflict resolution in the classroom and nonviolence in your faith or peace center. <strong> Engaging inspiring and unforgettable</strong> <em>The Adventures of Alaren</em> heralds<strong> a new era of mythic storytelling . . . one rooted in peace instead of war nonviolence instead of violence</strong>.</p><p><strong> Blending fiction and true stories for a whole new kind of folkhero!</strong></p><p> For teachers and parents: each fictional folktale includes a footnote on the real-life inspiration and discussion questions for classrooms and small groups! Explore the sit-ins for peace of the war-stopping women of Liberia. Discover the 80000-person nonviolent "Peace Army" of Badshah Khan. Learn the true history of the tree-huggers.  <strong>Find out how ordinary people have made extraordinary change all over the world.</strong></p><p><strong> Kids parents and teachers will love the adventures and escapades of this creative and clever peacebuilder! Add <em>The Adventures of Alaren</em> to your library today!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>From the Reviewers of the Ari Ara books… </strong></p><p><strong>“…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.”</strong> - Tom Hastings Director of PeaceVoice Professor of Conflict Studies at Portland State University</p><p><strong>“...a beautiful experience...one that everyone in the world needs - now more than ever” </strong>- Heart Phoenix River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding</p><p><strong>“…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” </strong>- David Hartsough Founder Nonviolent Peaceforce author of Waging Peace</p><p><strong>“…couldn't have come at a better time.” </strong>- Patrick Hiller Executive Director War Prevention Initiative</p><p><strong>“...an impressive feat an exciting story that deftly teaches ways to create a world that works for all...outstanding contribution to the field of nonviolence!”</strong> - Kit Miller Executive Director M.K. Gandhi Center for Nonviolence</p><p><strong> “…everyone can enjoy and embrace these masterfully-told exciting adventures.”</strong> - Scotty Bruer Founder Peace Now</p><p><strong>“Rivera Sun's creativity wisdom insight and joyful nonviolent activism for all ages fills me with awe and hope.”</strong> - Veronica Pelicaric Author Pace e Bene/Campaign Nonviolence</p><p><strong>“I love the book! It's a great adventure tale with all the elements of a classic legend and an even more important message.” </strong>- Michael Colvin Fellowship of Reconciliation National Council Member</p>