Finding the green stone

thought-provoking · symbolic · tender · moral

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What is Finding the green stone about?

Johnny’s treasured green stone has always made him feel special, but after he says hurtful things to his family and friends, it disappears. His sister Katie, neighbours and the whole community help him search, yet the stone remains out of reach. As Johnny thinks about his behaviour, he begins to understand that kindness, honesty and love are connected to the stone’s shining power. To find it again, Johnny must look beyond the paths and fields and discover the brightness within his own heart.

About the author

Alice Walker is an American writer, poet and storyteller who enjoys exploring courage, kindness and the power of finding your voice. She has written novels, poems, short stories, essays and books for children. Her best-known novel, The Color Purple, won important prizes and has been adapted for the stage and screen. Alice’s writing has inspired readers around the world, and she continues to show how words can help us understand people, places and different experiences.