National parks are places of immeasurable beauty, but before them came something else . . .
Discover the origin of National Parks, through the lives and adventures of some fantastic creatures. The Creative One fashioned Realms that preceded the parks, as formless and without void until they were filled with remarkable life. In one of the Realms, known as Glacier, there is a formidable being known as the Huckleberry King who reigns supreme over his clan of living warrior berries. The Huckles had lived in relative peace, but have long-ranging disputes with the Redwood Trees, concerning the Ancient Manuscripts.
Throughout, the reader is immersed in a transformative adventure as the Huckles journey through the Realms. The Huckles encounter creatures and scenes that move and inspire in them a love for nature and the outdoors, which ushers them to nurture and care for their world. Eventually, the Huckles and Trees lay aside their disputes, as they are taught love and preservation for creation. This leads to the Realms being changed into National Parks that reflect these principles. As the Huckles do on their journey, so too must we fall in love with preservation of our world, in the way that God intends.
Joseph C. Posner is a Christian and author from London. He has toured the natural parks of the United Kingdom and the United States extensively, and writes poetry and books that intertwine theology and the created world.
“A Woodland Tale is a subtle and perceptive fable about the beauty and subtlety of the natural world and the dynamic interconnection of all living things. . . . Posner’s narrative, which combines shrewd personal observation with subtle allusions to biblical themes and imagery, exemplifies the power of the creative imagination to transform the way we see the world and how we relate to the exuberant variety and splendor of the life that inhabits it.”
—Joshua T. Searle, Director of Postgraduate Studies and Lecturer in Theology and Public Thought, Spurgeon’s College
“A Woodland Tale is a true original. This chronicle is full of unique and quirky characters, beautiful landscapes, and inspiring tales that will make the reader want to go outside and discover the wild places of this world. If you are an adventure seeker, an outdoorsman, or simply just a lover of folklore, then this book is a must-read!”
—Amber Jade, Naturalist
“A stunning debut novel from a young author who has much to say and says it beautifully. It’s a surprising and inspiring adventure introducing you to the awesome majesty of the national parks in a most original way, and marking a trail into the spiritual significance of nature and the song of redemption that emanates from its timeless beauty. It’s a story we need to hear in this age when the global ecology stands at a crossroads.”
—Brendan Munro, Church Minister and former Journalist