"The Jester's Sword" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a thought-provoking story that mixes excitement with personal growth, centered on Aldebaran, a prince meant for great things, whose path unexpectedly leads him to become a jester because things happened that changed his life. The book looks closely at what it means to be brave and how much our lives are already planned out for us, all while showing how people can change within themselves. Aldebaran, born under a lucky star and expected to do amazing things with a special sword, faces a huge setback when an accident leaves him injured, so he feels like he can no longer fulfill his destiny. He meets a jester who shows him real courage, not just winning battles, but getting through tough times and making other people happy and seeing what can be accomplished within. Aldebaran embraces his new role, bringing joy and hope to those around him, discovering that true strength and honor come from inside, not from outward success.
The Jester's Sword How Aldebaran, the King's Son Wore the Sheathed Sword of Conquest
By Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
A prince, destined for greatness, finds unexpected strength and a unique purpose when he trades his royal expectations for the colorful garb of a jester after a life-altering event.
Summary
About the AuthorAnnie Fellows Johnston was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel; many of the books were illustrated by photographer Kate Matthews. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.
Annie Fellows Johnston was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel; many of the books were illustrated by photographer Kate Matthews. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.
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