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Buy Daniel York's Latest Book--Escape to Ohadi

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Listen to what other readers have said of this new adventure novel:

“When faced with a sudden and unexpected existential crisis, where do you turn for wisdom and guidance? Who should you trust? That’s the dilemma facing the inhabitants of Ancient Hill who live in the shadow of an awakening volcano. In Escape to Ohadi, Dan York has assembled a menagerie of leaders, doubters, and scoundrels. If you loved The Chronicles of Narnia, this parable illustrating character strengths – and weaknesses -- would make C.S. Lewis proud.”~John DeDakis, Novelist, Writing Coach, and Former Editor for CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.”
 
“The plot was riveting, the room disappeared and I was caught up in this world. 
It felt like the different animal characteristics were well captured for each animal and that added to the believability and enjoyment of the book. This story took many twists and turns, and yet everything fit together well. There was a moral, and the moral was clear throughout the story. The characters made you care about them all and I was rooting for them all. There were hard choices to be made and right now it seems to resonate even more with me with everything going on. I loved the characters, Courage and Saxic who led the group.  So many types of personalities were showcased—all of them had a purpose.  Being a believer, I could see God's hand embedded in the story. 
Young people as well as adults will enjoy, be on the edge of their seats, and be a better person for reading it!”—Kelly Hagglund,  The Kelly Group Real Estate, Newberg, Oregon 
 
 “Escape to Ohadi is an adventurous tale of diverse wildlife — and personalities, banding together for a common goal. Hawk and squirrel, predator and prey! The characters come to life in a way that make you wonder about the animals in the hills next door! I won’t spoil the ending…In reading, you too might find an escape!”--Bobby Gaither Lead Pastor Hope Fellowship Hillsboro, Oregon 
 
 “A call, an assembly, and great peril propel this tale of exodus where individual creatures set aside natural enmity to accomplish a common goal: survival.  Enough characters to fill a forest crowd this charming allegory of good triumphing over evil.  Little doubt that you will identify with at least one of them.  Everyone needs something; everyone can fill a need.  Prophetic dreams and visions, even when delivered to a private and taciturn wolverine, ought to be heeded because safe deliverance means making wise choices.  Keep watch, therefore and listen: a great shaking to awaken the soundest sleepers is coming.   Believers, Seekers, and even Doubters and Opportunists should examine the revelation and exercise their own free will.  Beware exercising alone, for it is in a multitude of counselors that we find wisdom.”—Les Knotts, Leadership Coach, Colorado Springs, Colorado
 
“Escape to Ohadi is a fast-paced, fun story chocked full of important lessons for all of us. Some truly awesome animals help us to understand the importance of teamwork, leadership and followership. Dan seamlessly blends adventure, moral values and character qualities into a fabulous tale of part Aesop-like wisdom and part Chronicles of Narnia excitement. This book shows the importance of considering others first, the benefits of teamwork and the necessity of high moral values.  It sets up the possibility of great discussions with your children or grandchildren about what is truly important in life – taking care of those in need. Part of the genius of this book is Dan’s ability to show what happens when we don’t follow our moral compass and when we disregard others. The animals who resort to these bad behaviors reap the rewards of those actions. There are multiple scenes where the reader will not be able to stop because of the anticipation to find out what happens to our animals. As a nature lover, I was amazed at how well Dan weaved his story into a mosaic of wonderful animals, plants and nature. The reader will observe different species of plants, flowers and trees which will lead to a curiosity to learn more about these precious parts of our beautiful world. I highly recommend this book.”—Mark Hogan, Senior Partner, Managing Director, San Antonio, TX
 
“Though described as an "adventure novel for 5th Graders," I found Escape to Ohadi interesting and capable of drawing me into the story as well, though it has been 68 years since I have been a 5th Grader. As a father of three boys, who have now made me a grandfather of eight children, I know a good story when I read one—and Escape to Ohadi is a good story. Kids love animals, and kids love truth, and the good, bad, and indifferent animals of Ancient Hill introduces readers to the reality of life in a gentle and engaging way. With the imagination of youth, Dan York's descriptive phrasing will enable them to enter into the journey from Ancient Hill to Ohadi, and all the adventures encountered along the way. One of the subtle benefits to which they will be introduced are principles and values of life which they must learn and embrace in order to grow-up as mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy individuals ready to contribute their part to society. I highly recommend Escape to Ohadi as a enjoyable, value-filled book for youth.”—Rich Cleveland, Author, Founder of Emmaus Journey, and Grandfather. Colorado Springs, CO
 
“What a great story! MG York knows a thing or two about leadership, and his wisdom comes through in such an interesting and creative way. A good read for tweens, teens, and adults alike. Perhaps an unlikely leader, the wolverine, known for his dependability and excellence in all he does, partners with the great grizzly bear, mountain lion and elk to lead hundreds of animals, predators and prey alike, an improbable combination of friends and foe, on a journey of survival. Along the way, they meet enemies and hardships, experience great loss, and even death.  A delightful story of the power of faith and good vs. evil, Escape to Ohadi takes you on a spiritual, suspenseful, tragic and joyful journey. So many important messages—teamwork, discipline, trust, cooperation, forging unlikely friendships—conveyed in a fun, sad, scary, meaningful tale.”—Dr. Mel Graf, 
Associate Dean of Students for Student Development, Johnson & Wales University  Providence, RI
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