The Mystery of Foo and the Great Chasm

By Mique duChéne

What happens when a baby Snow Bear survives a tremendous storm, only to find himself completely alone, afraid, and out of cookies? Join Foo as he begins a journey to find help from someone hes not really sure exists, and follow him on the amazing adventure he has when he encounters everyone from the Queen of the Snow Geese to Father Christmas!

An enchanting tale about courage, hope, love, and how important it is to remember to care for one another even if were far apart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477272121

Mique duChéne

Mique duChéne is a Clinical Counseling Hypnotist and Master Herbalist with an MS in Human Services. A lifelong singer, performer, and musician, she is a founding member of a Light Opera company, a Cabarét show cast member, and a symphonic chorale member. She plays a number of instruments, including hammered dulcimer, Native American flutes, piano, and Baroque-Tracker pipe organ. A staunch environmentalist, she strives to promote stewardship of the planet and includes care of the planet and consideration of others in her books. Believing children’s books should educate just as much as entertain, she incorporates challenging words and unique visual imagery to stimulate learning and imagination. She lives on a boat on the Columbia River near Portland, Oregon, with her cat, Mama, several hundred books, three goldfish—all named Bob—and one bottom-feeder named Phil. Her next release is The Adventure of Foo and the Flickers of Bumbleberry Hollow. Visit Mique’s website: TheWorldOfFoo.com

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© 2012 Mique duChéne. All Rights Reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 12/7/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4772-7211-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4772-7212-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012917467

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This book is dedicated to Ford Collins King, who helped me find my way back home.

The Author wishes to thank Kristina Gehrmann, a freelance illustrator from Hamburg, Germany, who created the artwork for this book. She specializes in fantasy, fairy tale, and historical subjects.

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

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Once upon a time there was a little Snow Bear called Foo. He was snow-white all over, except for his soft black eyes, a plump black nose, and very lovely black Snow Bear claws. He was called Foo because he was a somewhat clumsy little bear. He couldn’t catch fish for supper, his Snow Bear igloo always fell