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Praise for
The Vanishing Sculptor
“Have you ever looked at a painting from a distance and thought it beautiful, only to draw nearer to it and realize it was more exquisite, complex, and wonderful than you ever imagined?
The Vanishing Sculptor
by Donita K. Paul is like that. I began reading and liked it. As usual, I found myself happily enveloped in a vivid world full of emerlindians, tumanhofers, and dragons. But then, just when I thought the work was beautiful, something deep within me started to tingle… and I began to see that
The Vanishing Sculptor
was far more than simple entertainment or escape. I had one ‘aha!’ moment after another. Clues everywhere, right in front of my eyes, blossomed into truth, until at last I put down the book and swam in the rich waters of adventure, peace, and blessed melancholy—the rare state revealing that you’ve been touched by the story of an inspired author.
The Vanishing Sculptor is
sure to be loved by readers and re-readers of every age.”
—W
AYNE
T
HOMAS
B
ATSON
, best-selling author of the Door Within Trilogy,
Isle of Swords
, and
Isle of Fire
“Donita K. Paul never fails to satisfy the imagination and delight the soul. In
The Vanishing Sculptor
, she takes us beyond the boundaries of her beloved DragonKeeper chronicles and opens up vast new realms of wonder. The adventure of Tipper, the sculptor’s daughter, will strike a responsive chord in the heart of every reader who has ever faced a seemingly impossible challenge. This is fantasy that truly illuminates reality!”
—J
IM
D
ENNEY
, author of the Timebenders series
“The Vanishing Sculptor
is a delightful tale of otherworldly adventures laced with heavenly meanings. Author Donita K. Paul skillfully transports you to a fantasy world populated with emerlindians, tumanhofers, speaking grand parrots, wizards, and magical librarians; where flying dragons communicate and mysterious portals whisk you across the world. Readers young and old will love journeying along with the enchanting questing party on their mission to save the world and discover a loving God.”
—M
EGAN
D
I
M
ARIA
, author
of Searching for Spice
and
Out of Her Hands
“Stunning beginning to a new series! Rarely does an author recapture the exquisite charm and the bold freshness first discovered in her initial series. Donita K. Paul fans are in for a treat as they uncover new wonders and enchantment in the world of Chiril. New readers will revel in the magical blend of mischief and mayhem woven with wittiness and intrigue throughout this engaging tale. From the zany disposition of Lady Peg to the spirited charm and wit of Tipper, her youthful daughter,
The Vanishing Sculpture
tingles our most fervent emotions of love, joy, and hope. An exciting complement to the DragonKeeper series, and a fantastical adventure for inaugural audiences of all ages.”
—E
RIC
R
EINHOLD
, author of
The Annals of Aeliana, Ryann Watters and the King’s Sword
, and
Ryann Watters and the Shield of Faith
O
THER
B
OOKS
by D
ONITA
K. P
AUL
DragonSpell
DragonQuest
DragonKnight
DragonFire
DragonLight

 

God has blessed me by bringing young people into my life. The days
would be so boring if I dealt only with adults. This book is dedicated
to my readers. They keep me on my toes and motivated to write.

 

Jessica Agius
Mary Darnell
Hannah Johnson
Alistair and Ian McNear
Rachael Selk
Rebecca Wilber
Kayla and Joshua Woodhouse

 

Contents

 

Acknowledgments

 

Map

 

1:
A View from a Tree

 

2:
Needed: One Painting

 

3:
The Proper Light

 

4:
Impropriety

 

5:
Somewhat Truthful

 

6:
Dreams?

 

7:
In Disarray

 

8:
Healing

 

9:
Unbalanced

 

10:
Changes

 

11:
To and Fro, Back and Forth

 

12:
Boss Inn

 

13:
Unexpected Alliances

 

14:
Transportation

 

15:
Slight Change of Plans

 

16:
Baaa!

 

17:
Baa-Baa-Boom!

 

18:
A Little Trouble Here

 

19:
A Little Trouble There

 

20:
Dragons!

 

21:
Frustration

 

22:
Uncooperative

 

23:
Disobliging

 

24:
Contrary

 

25:
Old Sage

 

26:
Going Places

 

27:
Fayetopolis

 

28:
Bamataub

 

29:
The Bug Shop

 

30:
Plots and Plans

 

31:
Calm Before the Storm

 

32:
Nefarious Affairs

 

33:
Injury

 

34:
Flight?

 

35:
Boscamon Returns

 

36:
Dressing Up

 

37:
A Blessing

 

38:
A Pain

 

39:
Ohidae Grand Hotel

 

40:
Mushand’s Gallery

 

41:
Falderal?

 

42:
Fair Trade

 

43:
A Shopping Trip

 

44:
Help!

 

45:
Invasion

 

46:
Amassing an Army

 

47:
Going to the Ball

 

48:
Comeuppance

 

Appendix (People, Glossary)

 

Acknowledgments
“Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 11:14, NASB). Each of these people, at one time or another, offered wisdom, encouragement, practical help, or inspiration to me in developing
The Vanishing Sculptor.
Thank you.
 
  • Mary Agius
    Jessica Barnes
    Evangeline Denmark
    Kory Denmark
    Michelle Garland
    Dianna Gay
    Jack Hagar
    Jim Hart
    Shannon Marchese
    Lyndsay Gerwing
    Beth Jusino
    Krystine Kercher
    Shannon and Troy McNear
    Paul Moede
    Jill Elizabeth Nelson
    Aaron Pieffer
    Joel Rauser
    Faye Spieker
    Darren Stautz
    Tiffany and Stuart Stocton
    Case Tompkins
    Beth and Robert Vogt
    Holly Volstad
    Peggy Wilber
    Kim Woodhouse
    Laura Wright
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