The North Star

I jotted the rough version of this story in my bedside journal. From there, along with being published into a book, it has grown into a website, a classroom guide, a musical, on-line activities, and an on-line version of the story, which has now been read world-wide.

The North Star is my tribute to "off-the-path" thinking - and to those who encourage it. Self-determination, creativity, hope, and vision are the cornerstones of this allegory.

Behind the Scenes Notes:

• Can you find my daughter, Sarah's, name hidden in the book? And our friend, Abby's name too?

• In 1996, for the final edition, I painted and wrote the story on recycled paper postcards. I did not conform to a specific page count as often is the case in publishing (24, 32, and 48 pages are typical), rather, I just kept adding to my stack of cards until the story was done. 118 cards in all.

Click here to check out The North Star website.

You can purchase this book from FableVision.com, or purchase a copy autographed by me from The Blue Bunny Bookstore at DedhamBlueBunny.com (or in person at the store in Dedham Square, MA)!

- Peter