Book excerpt: In this delightful and lively story, the adults of the village, both royal and common, single-mindedly struggle to rescue someone who has fallen down a deep, dark well. Thanks to a wise king and a special gift he gives to every child in the kingdom, and to three children who step forward in courage, a profound idea is born. You may well ask, "How can a story about string become a legend?" See how a simple ball of string becomes a symbol of the power of cooperation and collaboration for an entire kingdom. This children's book has a profound adult cross-over message for any group or organization that seeks to create and inspire synergy within their team by emphasizing the valuable contribution of all its members resulting in the "whole becoming stronger than the sum of its parts".