Noorida and Macmoo

By Hilbert Bermejo and Rolf Kyburz

A modern Fairy tale


The story deals with a family of two adults and two young children visiting a farmer in the Australian bush where thousands of cycads, namely Macrozamia moorei grow among the Eucalypts.

Noorida, a bright 9 year-old girl discovers by chance that one of the very large cycad plants seems to be communicating somehow to her within her mind. Eventually, she is convinced that it is really the plant talking to her and not just her imagination.

This 800-year-old plant is scheduled to be cut down to make room for a new road. Noorida however wants to save this very unusual plant from destruction and she has to come up with a plan to convince the sceptical adults that this cycad is very special. She has to work out how to inform the adults of these facts and eventually manages to do so by asking the plant some clever and very specific questions. Eventually, the adults realise the special circumstances and they all decide to save the plant by removing it and shipping it to a cycad collectors park in France. This involves many steps needing Nooridas communication skills, a lot of paperwork and patience.

The story has many words incorporated not necessarily understood by young children. These words are in italics and an explanation can be found in a Glossary at the back of the book.

The book is based mostly on facts, (except the talking plant) dealing with nature, conservation and human interaction. The 17 short chapters would make it particularly suitable to be read to children as a bedtime story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris AU
• Release date: Nov 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781493127696

Hilbert Bermejo

Greetings to my Comrade and Student readers! For over 17 years I have worked as a social worker on a State and County Level. For many years I provided services for children that were abused and neglected. I worked to obtain stability in their lives. Sharing these experiences, I hope to let children know they are not alone. Three years ago I positioned myself in a new career with the public school system . It enhanced my passion in writing. Finally, the book has arrived! This book will enlighten your thoughts about how children are resilient and forgiving. I encourage you to take time to read to a child that is hurting or going through a difficult time. Education: Author and Writer Bachelor Degree in Social Worker. Master´s Degree in Business North Carolina Notary Public Best Regards, Paulette Powell Heath

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