The Way Between: A Young Orphan, An Old Warrior, A Great Adventure -- Rivera Sun

<p><strong>BOOK ONE OF THE AWAED-WINNING ARI ARA SERIE</strong></p><p><strong>In an exciting blend of action, adventure, and fantasy author Rivera Sun boldly takes the reader in a new direction . . . that of waging peace, active nonviolence, and nonviolent struggle. </strong>Challenging war cultures and military societies, <em>The Way Between </em>brings the skills of resolving conflict, anti-bullying, and ending violence into a coming of age story for a new generation of readers.</p><p><strong>Between flight and fight lies a mysterious third path called <em>The Way Between</em>, and young shepherdess and orphan Ari Ara must master it . . . before war destroys everything she loves</strong> She begins training as the apprentice of the great warrior Shulen, and enters<strong> a world of warriors and secrets, swords and magic, friendship and mystery.</strong> She uncovers forbidden prophecies, searches for the lost heir to two thrones, and chases the elusive forest-dwelling Fanten to unravel their hidden knowledge. Full of twists and turns and surprises, <em>The Way Between </em>is bound to carve out a niche on bookshelves everywhere </p><p><strong>"This novel should be read aloud to everyone, by everyone, from childhood onward. Rivera Sun writes in a style as magical as Tolkien and as authentic as Twain."</strong> - Tom Hastings, Director of PeaceVoice, Professor of Conflict Studies at Portland State University</p><p><strong><em>"The Way Between </em>is a compelling and wise