Oako’S Heart of Gold

By Sandra C Addis and Raquel Rodriguez

This book is meant for every child in every ethnic group or race that he/she belongs to. Perhaps you will recognize yourself in one of these situations. The age and sex is not important. There is hope for a solution to every problem, however difficult.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 23, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524502744

Sandra C Addis

Sandra C. Addis is a widow, mother, and gran. Sandra retired from teaching elementary school after thirty-three years. She loves dramatics and has done much in this field. Sandra enjoys the beach, swimming at the YMCA, reading, movies and musicals, writing, and traveling. God and her family are most important in her life. Sandra has published Flashlight On, Night Fright Off; 3 Sprites and s Bed; Savana’s Secret; and Sean’s Super Surprise. Sandra lives in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, with her adorable cockapoo, Molly.

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Copyright © 2016 by Sandra C Addis.

ISBN:      Softcover       978-1-5245-0275-1

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Oako Meets Pineer

Chapter 2 Binko Is Gone!

Chapter 3 Oako Meets Boyd

Chapter 4 The Big Bully

Chapter 5 Diana’s Responsibilities

Chapter 6 Alicia’s Project Is Stolen

Chapter 7 Always Keep A Promise!

Chapter 8 A School Journal Is Helpful

Chapter 9 Joy

Chapter 10 Tammie’s Trouble

Chapter 11 A Miracle

Chapter 12 Kate’s Kidnapped And Oako’s Dilemma

Chapter 13 Pineer’s Advice

Chapter 14 The Ruby Ring

Chapter 15 Riptide

Chapter 16 Flat Tire

Chapter 17 Monty Is Miserable

Chapter 18 Rude

Chapter 19 Oako’s Winter In Central Park

Chapter 20 Oako Saves Dale’s Life

Chapter 21 A Weird Space Ship And Lady Liberty

Chapter 22 A Squirrel’s Surprise Sends Oako On A Visit To The 911 Museum

Chapter 23 Checking Up On Dale

Chapter 24 Tall Trees And A Terrifying Time

Chapter 25 Message At Joy Park

I want to dedicate Oako’s Heart of Gold to God to glorify him.

God blessed me with the gift of writing.

PREFACE

This book is meant for every child in every ethnic group or race that he/she belongs to.

Perhaps you will recognize yourself in one of these situations. The age and sex are not important. There is hope for a solution to every problem—however difficult.

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CHAPTER 1

Oako Meets Pineer

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That was quite a landing! Oako exclaimed as he landed in Wayland Park in Dover, New Hampshire. I did not mean to bump into such a fine-looking pine tree. My goodness, you have so many thick branches. Pine trees usually look scrawny.

Who’s talking? How can I possibly speak? My goodness, it’s going to be a weird day! My name is Pineer [Pin ear].

"I am an oak tree, and my name is Oako [Oak O]. When I am flying, I make a soft SWHOOOSH sound. When I am getting my roots comfortable in the ground, I make a soft Plud, Plud sound."

Wow! You made those noises? I’ve never seen you around before.

Well, I come and go as I please.

You can move anywhere you want? I can’t do that. That’s ridiculous. No, it’s amazing! Pineer exclaimed. What a low soothing voice you have.

Tell me about your life, Pineer.

Oh, I’m just a plain old pine tree. I’d rather hear everything about your life. I’m not going anywhere, and I’ve never talked before either. This is incredible!

Oako told Pineer all about becoming a magic oak tree.

I was planted near a small lake in Pioneer, Ohio, about a hundred years ago.

Is Pioneer like my name, Pineer?

No, you pronounce Pioneer [Pie o near], and you say [Pin ear] for your name.

Oh, Pineer said.

Oako continued, A little boy, Sean, planted an acorn. He watered the acorn seed every day. What made it so special was Sean’s tender loving care. As the seed grew into a little seedling, Sean added a rich fertilizer and told his plant that his oak tree was going to become magic. He gave the little tree so much attention and so much love that as the oak tree grew, magic did become a part of the tree.

Oh, please tell me more! Pineer exclaimed. What’s love?

Love is difficult to describe, but I will try to show you what love is, Pineer. There are different kinds of love. It is a feeling, a special feeling.

Pineer was puzzled and didn’t understand.

Oako explained, At first, Sean told the little oak tree about things he needed help with. Then he shared his problems, sitting with his back against the little trunk. Sean thought the oak tree was growing rapidly, and sure enough, it was. He continued to care for the oak tree every day. Sean discovered that the oak tree did help solve his problems. He named his tree Oako. Then one day, I spoke to Sean—and that did not surprise him at all. He told me that he knew the oak tree was Magical. Sean also told me that my voice was deep and soothing.

You’re Oako! Your voice is so cool! Pineer exclaimed.

Yes, I am Sean’s Oako. When Sean became fourteen years old, he moved away. I think Sean forgot about his tree because he never came back. That is why children over fourteen years of age cannot see or hear me—unless I want that to happen. It took a great deal of love for all this magic to happen.

Love must be grand! Pineer stated in awe.

As the years passed by, something miraculous happened. I felt different, and I knew I was not like other oak trees. However, I did not know at that time I was going to have an unusual life.

Oh my, Pineer said.

"I discovered that I could talk to other trees, and the plants could talk to