The Garden Behind the Moon

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To the world, young David is merely a “moon-calf”—a dreamer who lacks the practical sense of the village folk. But David possesses a rare and quiet gift: the ability to see the shimmering path that stretches across the dark sea and leads directly to the moon. Driven by a longing for the beautiful and the true, he leaves the “work-a-day world” behind to journey into a realm of ethereal wonder.

Within the enchanted Garden Behind the Moon, David encounters the Moon-Angel and the lovely Princess Aurelia. His quest is not for earthly riches, but for the profound secrets hidden within the Wonder-Box and the Know-All Book. Through trials that test his innocence and his resolve, David proves that the simplest heart is often the one capable of the greatest wisdom. Howard Pyle’s masterful allegory is a moving exploration of the soul’s journey toward the light, reminding us that there is more in moonshine than mere glimmer and whiteness.

Richly illustrated with Pyle’s own hauntingly beautiful artwork, this volume captures the delicate balance between the physical and the spiritual. It is a “living” story that nurtures the imagination and speaks to the enduring power of faith and wonder.

The Garden Behind the Moon is part of a complete collection of Howard Pyle’s legendary works, now available in a matching set from Living Book Press.

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