Out of the Shadow World

Out of the Shadow World by Colleen Chao, Pax Jackson is sick with cancer, and is uncertain of what his future holds. Pax and best friend, Jayni set out on an unforgettable adventure, where they enter into a magical realm of delightful and bewitching creatures. Along the way, the kids face their fears and evil that sets out to destroy them. They both face their own inner struggles: Pax, wounded by Jayni's ignorance of suffering, and Jayni, resentful of how Pax's illness has changed him. Will the mysterious healer meet their hopes and expectations? This captivating story will have readers develop empathy and a theology of suffering that equips them to both face difficult circumstances and love others that are experiencing hardship.