<DIV><B>The author of <I>Mahtab's Story</I> and the author of <I>The Island </I>team up to bring young readers another powerful social justice-related work?an inspiring, thought-provoking picture book about finding one's way in the world</B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><DIV><I>"You must do as you're told."</I></DIV><DIV><I></I> </DIV><DIV><I>"Let the army make you a man."</I></DIV><DIV><I></I> </DIV><DIV><I>"Your country needs your vote."</I></DIV></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>As the voices in his life crowd in on him, Thomas looks for another way, refusing to conform to the expectations and demands of family and community. A loner, Thomas refuses to feel lonely, an inspiring choice in this masterful tale of questioning authority and resisting oppression. Powerful illustrations and a spare text make a parable of Thomas's journey, which reflects the courage we all need to find our passion and be ourselves.</div>