“A good story lasts a lifetime, especially one that awakens compassion and courage. Take Me With You…leaves a mark.”
—Adriane Lonzarich, storyteller
story Alan Venable, art Laurie Marshall
Ages 6 to 10
“The real treasure of the story…”
“In this fairytale, a brother and sister go in search of their mother and father. The story moves at a strong pace…. There is a kindness about the book, realistic conflicts, and incidents of humor. … Interesting, expressive illustrations enhance the text. In all, Take Me With You is a winner for young readers, or for group audiences. Well done. Recommended.”
—Nancy Ferrell, Juneau Public Libraries, Juvenile Book Review Committee
“I was moved by the story, which I will pass on to my own grandsons. It replicates the traditional rhythm of folktales, the environmental concerns of today resonating with other stories from other times. It echoes deep in the unconscious and brings tears to the eyes.”
—Mary Catherine Bateson, author of Composing a Life and Willing to Learn: Passages of Personal Discovery
Teachers, Children’s Theatre Directors: Download a free young actors’ script of Take Me With You. Choose a readers’ theatre, middle elementary school classroom, or more elaborate children’s theatre version.
CLICK below for scenes from the play.
