Extraordinary Thoughts of Jonah Paladin

"Extraordinary Thoughts of Jonah Paladin ...an ancient story of challenges, choices & consequences"

Author: Russell R. Esposito

The New York Learning Library www.tnyll.com

Jack's grandfather accidentally finds an ancient book in the family's farm house. They discover a story that was written over 500 years ago The book tells the story of Jonah Paladin's astonishing adventures that offer mystery, suspense, and humor, as well as clever solutions to challenges that are truly enlightening. Jonah and his companion, Julia, overcome their difficulties using logic and unique problem-solving insights during their challenging odyssey. "Extraordinary Thoughts of Jonah Paladin" is an exceptional and uplifting experience that will enrich your entire family's mind and spirit.

Jonah and Julia encounter many difficulties imposed by an amusing but troublesome sorcerer, and are obstructed by a mysterious feathered giant. They meet many other fascinating characters in an ancient mystical forest, some who help and others who hinder. And finally, after many terrifying events, Jonah and Julia cleverly outwit their foes, and together learn many important lessons during this challenging odyssey.

CONTENTS

Prologue - Grandpa's Discovery

Chapter 1 - Horror in the Monk's Nest... then a Contest

Chapter 2 - A Solution in the Shadows

Chapter 3 - Ask the Right Question the Right Way

Chapter 4 - Ask a Different Question, Get a Different Answer

Chapter 5 - Malvagio the Shrewd Stable Master

Chapter 6 - Help from a Priest with a Cat

Chapter 7 - The Importance of Being Confident

Chapter 8 - The King's Failing Health

Chapter 9 - A Clue Found in a Sorcerer's Rhyme

Chapter 10 - Dr. Sano Visits Jonah

Chapter 11 - Advice from a Monk and a Rabbi

Chapter 12 - Welcome No One. Evil Inside.

Chapter 13 - Letters that Make Saggio Laugh

Chapter 14 - Fayrissa of Hibernia

Chapter 15 - Stepping into a Music Box

Chapter 16 - Finding the Nest, the Maze... and More

Chapter 17 - A Sorcerer Afflicted with Affection

Chapter 18 - A New Prisoner with No Escape

Chapter 19 - Oscar's Many Bad Habits

Chapter 20 - The Final Fall

Chapter 21 - A Ghastly Surprise

Chapter 22 - The Right "Key" for a Violin

Chapter 23 - Quick Thinking and Sleight-of-Hand

Chapter 24 - Which Way Out?

Chapter 25 - A Brother's Brother?

Chapter 26 - Creative Logic

Chapter 27 - Freedom for Two, but New Troubles Brew

Chapter 28 - The Value of a Good Deed

Chapter 29 - The Battle's Echo

Chapter 30 - A Hidden Negotiation

Chapter 31 - Welcome. No One Evil Inside.

Chapter 32 - Discover the Extraordinary

Epilogue - Grandpa's Uncharted

CHAPTER EXCERPTS:

Prologue - Grandpa's Discovery

If you had heard the sound of that wind ripping through the farm's wire fence, you'd swear it was the howl of some strange animal wailing in the wilderness. As I glanced at the fencing while walking up the porch steps there was a sudden... CRASH

Chapter 1 - The Monk's Nest

As the monk looked down from his nest, his eyes quickly riveted onto something... something terrifying.

Chapter 26 - Creative Logic

Julia explained, "If the sack contains a squashed grape, that means I must have picked and dropped the round one, it's only logical." Julia smiled as she enjoyed her logical solution...."

Chapter 30 - A Hidden Negotiation

"Brilliant Fantastic " Saggio laughed. "Jonah, you are truly a very smart young man indeed. What a terrific plan, very nice effort."

Epilogue - Grandpa's Uncharted Chats

But like a prickly grain of sand lodged in an oyster's shell from which a pearl is born, little pearls of wisdom often spring from Grandpa's uncharted chats...and a small serendipitous story may surface that we'll all enjoy. And that is precisely the magic and marvel of storytelling.