Owly Saves The Magic Medicine Tree
by Orla Kelly
A heartwarming, uplifting and positive story where a bunch of unlikely forest friends go on the adventure of a life time, overcome the beady eyed sharp clawed Victor Vulture, meet the mysterious Spirit of the Forest and save the Magical Medicine Tree. The creatures learn so much about themselves and each other, experience a whole new world and learn how to make the magic of the forest come alive.A heartwarming, uplifting and positive story where a bunch of unlikely forest friends go on the adventure of a life time, overcome the beady eyed sharp clawed Victor Vulture, meet the mysterious Spirit of the Forest and save the Magical Medicine Tree. The creatures learn so much about themselves and each other, experience a whole new world, learn to make the magic of the forest come alive, and learn many more important lessons that any child will enjoy.It is a story for young and old and will bring a smile to your face as you see where your imagination will take you.Teaching children life skills and values through story to help them overcome challenges such as poor self esteem, bullying, poor judgement, loneliness, lack of confidence while cultivating values such as loyalty,friendship,bravery,kindness,caring, respect, appreciation, responsibility, co-operation and team work. 1. The bunch of unlikely forest animals that came together represent the diverse cross section of people kids will meet in life, different personalities, problems etc2. Owly the main character represents the inner wisdom of a child and about bringing out the best in themselves3. Victor Vulture “appears” to be a bad guy but appearances can be deceptive and sometimes when we mess up there is a good and valid reason behind it4. Magic Medicine Tree represent the healing power of nature and about looking after our environment and the world around us.5. Spirit of the Forest represents the life force all around us and is an unseen spirit that guides and looks over the forest and all its inhabitants. It won’t help unless asked!6. The twist-little messages that teach something of value to kids and this is how the story comes together!