The Smallest of Things

By Robert J Alves and Lara Grobler

A young boy with autism struggles to understand and reach out to a confusing and seemingly lonely world. Then, one day he makes a unique friend that will turn his world on end and begin to open his eyes and mind. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bergamot and Rook Editorial Services, LLC
• Release date: Feb 15, 2023
• ISBN: 9798987364611

Robert J Alves

I am a Christian Fiction author in North Carolina, who is just beginning to a write a few books, that have been in the back of my mind, and then self-publish. It is my goal that when my mind takes a hold of my hand, and my hand picks up the "pen", that what is produced will always glorify God, and in turn inspire you to realize that there is indeed an amazing adventure waiting for you, in the acceptance, forgiveness, and merciful grace that the Lord so willing wants to share with you.

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THE SMALLEST

of Things

Robert J. Alves

The Smallest of Things

By Robert J. Alves

Copyright © 2023 by Robert J. Alves

All rights reserved.

No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

Illustrations: Lara Grobler

Book design and layout: Sadie Butterworth-Jones

www.luneviewpublishing.co.uk

Hardback ISBN 979-8-9873646-0-4

eBook ISBN 979-8-9873646-1-1

A young boy with autism struggles to understand and reach out to a confusing and seemingly lonely world. Then, one day he makes a unique friend that will turn his world on end and begin to open his eyes and mind.

His new friend will teach him new ways to interact and communicate, not just with each other, but also in a manner that will strengthen and restore the lost bond with his mother.

Contents

1. Garden Greetings

2. Dangerous Places

3. Learning and Growing

4. Overcoming

5. It’s What’s for Lunch

6. Learning to Hunt

7. Dinner is Served

8. That’s What Friends Do

About the Author

About the Illustrator

1. Garden Greetings

Ari sat quietly in the garden. This was the one place where Mollie, Ari’s mother, could really rely on him relaxing.

The garden was bordered by blackberries, raspberries, and all sorts of fruiting vines. Everything was planted in such a way that it provided seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the noisy world that lay just beyond.

This was Ari’s sanctuary, a place that he could see and touch. It gave him a feeling of being connected to something much larger than what he could explain to others. The garden was his escape from some of the limitations