The Merchant

By Michelle King

This endearing story stars an eccentric, exceedingly wealthy Merchant in disguise. He drives a white cube van to a flea market where he proceeds to purchase everything. After lovingly restoring each piece, he sends Michael on assignment to deliver the items as gifts. Seven people are delightfully surprised when they encounter royalty on an ordinary day. Gorgeous, hand-drawn illustrations charm the hearts of young and old in this timeless treasure.

A captivated fan of childrens literature, in and out of her classrooms, Michelle sought to weave the mysteries and glories of heaven into a whimsical tale for all to enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 16, 2015
• ISBN: 9781512713121

Michelle King

Michelle found inspiration for this story by reading about another woman’s dream. Her imagination was ignited and a story was born. A teacher by profession, educated at the University of Alberta, Michelle welcomed children’s joy as a favourite story was being read aloud in her classrooms. She is known for using grand expressions and wild hand gestures as well. The Merchant is Michelle’s first book. She invites you inside this tale where royalty meets whimsy, and hopes you enjoy it immensely. Michelle lives in British Columbia, Canada.

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Copyright © 2015 Michelle King.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

Michelle gratefully acknowledges Joelle Heyde for the brilliant illustrations.

Cover design by: Michael McIntosh and Graham Melley

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ISBN:978-1-5127-1311-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5127-1312-1 (e)

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