Three Trees: An Adventure with Quinn

By Stanley M. Wallace

This book is about a journey of a young man who is not only seeking a fulfillment of the void in his heart but also, for the first time, is learning who he is and the maturity of taking chances and listening not only to others but also to himself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 17, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973628231

Stanley M. Wallace

You will enjoy the unique writing style of Stanley Wallace and his old original tales of his characters. Most of the characters that you will encounter in this and other stories are quiet individuals, but have much to say and some amazing tales to tell.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-2822-4 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-2823-1 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018905535

WestBow Press rev. date: 5/15/2018

Dedication

So far in my life, God has blessed me with four little treasures. They are my grandchildren, who I am very proud of and love! I felt I needed to share my thoughts with them, thoughts that at this time in their lives they are too young to understand, but yet might understand in later years. Maybe through my thoughts and beliefs, they might learn to know me better and grow to believe in the wonderful things that God has given us, to shape our lives and guide us through life. I truly believe that Faith, Hope, and Love are gifts, that we as God’s children are to learn and use, to shape and make our lives complete and to share with others. I pray for a wonderfully blessed life for my grandchildren. I hope that I will see them grow to be successful adults and live a life in Christ’s love. I thought an adventure story with these beliefs, might be a way to learn, dream and enjoy. So to you my darling grandchildren, Grandpa has written a story and has drawn pictures for you to possibly learn from and escape into. I also want to mention and thank my two close friends, Ken and Wanda Erskine. WIthout you, this book would not be possible. I often sit and wonder the reasons why God blessed me with your amazing friendship. I hope you know how much you meant to me and the memories I will hold forever in my heart.

Contents

Chapter 1 - The Quest

Chapter 2 - The Church

Chapter 3 - Pine Tree Cemetery

Chapter 4 - The Arch

Chapter 5 - Safe Passage

Chapter 6 - The Devil’s Staircase

Chapter 7 - The Tree Of Faith

Chapter 8 - The Tea Table

Chapter 9 - The Tree Of Hope

Chapter 10 - The Tree Of Love

Chapter 11 - The Seer

Chapter 12 - The Journey Home

Chapter 13 - The Gathering

Chapter 14 - The Meeting

Chapter

1

The Quest

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In the small Village of Chebanse, tucked away in a vast mountain region, lived a young boy named Quinn Buttersworth. A terrible plague had spread through the countryside and had taken his father and mother, leaving him to be placed in an orphanage for most of his youth. As he grew up, he became a fine young man, strong and eager to work and make a life for himself. Everyone who knew Quinn liked and respected him. Quinn was full of life and every day seemed exciting to him. Unfortunately, Quinn was missing something in his life. He had a soul longing to be fulfilled and decided he should go and search for what his life was lacking. He asked those who he thought