Jack & Selwyn in a Journey to Remember

By Susie Scicluna and Helen Meryl McAdam

This is a magical tale of two friends, Jack and Selwyn. The unlikely duo take a journey of self-discovery. This journey is very much needed because Selwyn has developed a bad case of humanitus.

Jack has to help Selwyn remember who he truly is. Jack does this by introducing Selwyn to all kinds of animals, including two animals that went against their instincts and what became of them.

Jack has another reason to make this journey. His long-ago friend Pirate Pete is in trouble, Jack can sense it. He must get back to Pete as he holds the key to the treasure Pete has long forgotten.

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Its an excellent story

- Gay Hendricks the New York Times bestselling author of Five Wishes

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Nov 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504335256

Susie Scicluna

Author Bio Susie Scicluna is a spiritual seeker, Theta Practitioner & Co Author of Planet Whispers. Her great love of children, her own and the world’s, inspired this book. Susie believes that when we remember who we truly are and our connection to everything, we have the ability to change not only our destiny but that of our world, to the peaceful, loving place it was created to be. Illustrator Bio Helen Meryl McAdam has been drawing since 1950, when her mother gave her butcher paper and her brother’s old colored pencils to play with. Since then, she has worked in the animation industry for forty years and today is still enjoying creating pictures for children everywhere.

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ISBN: 978-1-5043-3524-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5043-3525-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015915655

Balboa Press rev. date: 02/26/2016

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Dedication

I would like to dedicate this story to my mum Vilia, who introduced me to the magical world of imagination and story books.

To my Dad Grumples who told a good story, your gift of laughter will long be remembered.

To my beautiful children, Nat, Paulie, Dan & Ash, Our journey has had many ups & downs. But we made it! Thank you for all your support, love & laughter.

To my grandsons, may you always remember how special you are. You are the brightest stars in my universe.

To my big brother Gary, my baby sister Pip and my beloved Pop

To my nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews I love you all!

A special thank you to Gay Hendricks & to my dearest friend Mark Sonntag who encouraged me to keep going by quoting "If you can dream it you can do it." Walt Disney

To my sister Sharon, thank you for being the voice of Selwyn & for encouraging me to keep going. You are an awesome coach!

To Helen McAdam, thank you for sharing my vision and for bringing my story to life through your wonderful illustrations.

And to Cassie, Our Angel in Heaven, thank you for believing in my story. I am truly blessed.

- Susie Scicluna

I would like to dedicate my work in this book to my brother Denis McAdam. His technical advice and support has been immeasurable. Thank you Din.

I want to give Susie Scicluna my heartfelt thank you for giving me the opportunity to fulfill a long held ambition. I enjoyed the work immensely. Love Helen.

- Helen McAdam

Jack

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Selwyn

In a

Journey to Remember

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SUSIE SCICLUNA

(Author)

and

HELEN MERYL MCADAM

(Illustrator)

One fine summer morning, Jack (the Rastafarian Blackbird) was perched on his favorite branch in his favorite tree, pondering life, while he gazed up at the sun.

Selwyn, a little hamster and his best friend, came scurrying along the path dressed in a floral tunic, adorned with crystals and love beads, carrying a New Age book. He was chanting, Namaste, Namaste!

Jack looked down with a puzzled look on his face. Sel, baby, what choo doin’? he asked.

Oh Jack, there you are. Namaste, answered Selwyn, looking slightly agitated.

Jack flew down off his branch to take a closer look at