Book excerpt: “A Gumdrop Tale” tells the story of a utopian society who live atop a peculiar mountain. The people listen to each other, help each other, and work together to live in peace and harmony. Until an unusual stranger arrives sowing seeds of negativity and doubt, and one by one the people of Sugar Mountain turn against each other. As their utopia crumbles, heavy rain falls. With their home now in danger the people must find a way to save Sugar Mountain, and their dream of a happy, peaceful society. Written for Readers aged 7 years and above, “A Gumdrop Tale” encourages learning, conversation, and sparks imagination with themes such as unity, awareness, acceptance, and resolving conflict. The secret of this book is the deeper you read, the more meaning you will uncover.