● Book Introduction
A Fantastic Journey to Grace Hill through Faith and Prayer
"Adventure in the Mystical Prayer Valley" is the story of Seoa and Hadong, who set off for "Grace Hill" after receiving a letter from their aunt. With their new friend Alos watching over them, they begin an adventure filled with wonder. To pass through the narrow gate, they learn the importance of humbling themselves. To cross the intercessor's stone bridge, they show discernment and decisiveness. And to finally arrive at Grace Hill, they pray with unwavering faith. During their adventure, they receive the Alpha and Omega Pieces, which merge into a special key. What kind of faith-filled journey will Seoa and Hadong complete with this key?
● Publisher's Review
Humility: The Key to Wisdom
To pass through the narrow gate at the entrance to Prayer Valley, Seoa and Hadong learn they must humble themselves like a little child. At first, they underestimate Alos's abilities due to his small size, but they soon discover how crucial his help is in making it through. By accepting help and guidance from others, they learn that humility is truly the key to wisdom.
Discernment and Determination Against Temptation
At the Intercessory Stone Bridge, the children encounter the Boastful Poison Frog, who tries to mislead them with enticing but false promises. This meeting underscores the importance of being vigilant against external temptations and misinformation. Seoa's ability to see through the frog's deceit and act decisively illustrates the value of discernment and determination in making wise choices.
Gratitude and Bold Faith in Prayer
Reaching Grace Hill requires prayer rooted in gratitude and bold faith, highlighting the need to keep praying even when no path is visible. By maintaining faith in uncertain or unpredictable situations, one can overcome challenges. The story emphasizes that faith is a powerful tool capable of opening invisible paths.
● About the Author
Sunju Park, a picture-book artist, studied web design at Affinity Universe and went on to publish her debut work, "Adventure in the Mystical Prayer Valley." As Affinity Universe's thirteenth picture book, it encapsulates the importance of humility, discernment, gratitude, faith, and prayer-all essential virtues for the life journey toward Grace Hill. Through Alos, who appears as a figure representing the Holy Spirit, the story conveys the value of always listening to words of wisdom.
