Bobby and the Magic Stick

When ten-year-old Bobby goes to live with his Grandma Julie and Grandpa Jeppy in Idaho, he is both happy and sad. Losing both his mother and father has been very difficult for him, as well as for both of his grandparents. His parents had gone missing in action while serving in the military, in Iraq. Now, Bobby has to move to Idaho to live with his grandparents. However, fortune is about to change quickly. Living in Idaho brings Bobby to wonderful places, filled with connections to nature. During a walk in the woods, Bobby discovers an incredible, colossal, magic stick. What can it do? Why is it there? What will he do about it? Who should he tell? This inspiring story for children of all ages reveals that the stick’s inner magic of love and kindness has the power to transform lives and communities, making the world a better place for all.