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Why is it important to find oneself and discover one’s place in this world? A journey of self-discovery plays an important part in our lives and influences our sense of fulfillment. It helps us to explore the depths of our existence, understand the importance of self-awareness and personal growth and embrace our unique identities.
It is important to find oneself because it will help us understand our true desires, values and passions. In a world where our lives are extremely influenced by external factors and societal expectations—and this is especially true for our middle-school age children—it is easy to get distracted. Self-discovery can help you gain clarity about what truly matters. It is a reflective journey that can help you become a better version of yourself.
The journey of finding oneself is a never-ending process that evolves with time. With each experience, we learn something new and unique. Embracing personal growth and self-improvement gives us an opportunity to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of life. We can unlock our resilience, potential for growth, and self-actualization by embracing the unknown and challenging our beliefs.
If you are looking for a book that can help you—and your middle-school age readers—find your true self – ‘The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, and the Closet’ by Tim Wright is one for you. Fantasy adventures include many thrilling adventures. Toby Baxter, in this book, embarks on a journey to find himself and his place in the world. Toby Baxter is a sympathetic protagonist that will help readers understand that you don’t need conventional book smarts to be emotionally intelligent.
Readers will fall in love with Toby’s adventures in the fantasy world, including references from popular and well-known stories like King Arthur, The Hobbit, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Star Wars. Tim Wright has done a splendid job in creating a story that is not only fun to read but leaves an everlasting impact on the readers. As Kirkus Reviews put it: Lighthearted and conspiratorially didactic; an agreeable romp toward adulthood.
‘The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, and the Closet’ by Tim Wright is a story about Toby Baxter, who sees a hobbit-like character from the window of his classroom just a day before his 13th birthday. As the story proceeds, he wakes up in the night to find a “glowing man,” Author, in his room. Thinking he’s dreaming, he follows Author through Toby’s closet.
Toby is transported to a magical world where he is known as a hero. Toby must embark on a perilous mission to find a powerful sword that can save his life and change the course of the war. The hobbit-like character he saw earlier turned out to be an elf wearing hairy boots. Toby finds out that the elves are at war with the trolls.
The story progresses as Toby faces a new crisis – Will Toby be able to help his friends win, or will Clygon, Tribal Chief of the Trolls, steal his power?
Toby is a middle-class American teen who carries much of his real-world personality into the fantasy setting. The writer, Tim, Wright, gives a fresh perspective to typical fantasy characters like elves, trolls, and gnomes. Tim says this story, ‘The Adventures of Toby Baxter—Book 1: The River Elf, The Giant, and the Closet’ is a result of three experiences: his love for fantasy adventures; his work with Dr. Michael Gurian on rites of passage—strategic experiences that will introduce children to the adventure of growing up; and lastly, being a grandfather.
Tim Wright was highly influenced by The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which inspired him to write a story full of fun and shows a realistic picture of experiences our children face as they begin the transition from childhood to adulthood. The author has skillfully sketched a character that has no magical powers, but when he is called upon to be a hero, he, like our children, has to decide what kind of a person he will become in those defining moments of life.
Tim Wright wrote his book for parents, grandparents and children to read together and discuss the adventure of Toby. Are you ready to embark on this adventurous journey with Tom Baxter? Head to the website or Amazon to grab your book now!