Journey to Joona is Book 1 of a trilogy for ages 7-12.  Laurel, a beautiful talking swan, engages Margaret, Craig, Ryan, Theodore, Heather and others in adventures of all kinds in order to preserve the magical land of Joona and bring many who suffer to its healing waters, glorious music, and brilliant rainbow.  Laurel mirrors the Christ figure in this exciting trilogy that promises to engage and inspire even the youngest reader.

Margaret has just lost her Mom and is now living with her Uncle John in a new town. She is having trouble in school and struggling with friendships.  It looks pretty grim for Margaret until Laurel, the magic swan, enters her life. Journey to Joona with Margaret, Laurel and her companions - a fabulous land of beauty, color. and music. Meet Laurel, the talking swan who seems to know every detail about Margaret and all of her friends. Will Margaret find a way through her sadness as Laurel becomes her fast companion? Read and find out!

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Kim Engelmann has been a Presbyterian Pastor for 35 years and has her Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care. She loves to write and has published nine books and many articles on faith and the spiritual life. She resides with her husband Timothy Engelmann in the California Bay Area. They have three grown children.