New Children's Book Features a Young Boy in an African Village

A boy who is separate from his parents learns the importance of family and hard work in this book for young readers.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- The Road to Knowledge, a new book by Moses Wilson the Third, has been published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Young Tamba grew up in a prosperous village with his loving parents and enjoyed a happy childhood. One day a catastrophic hurricane ravages his village, destroying it and separating him from his parents. Forced into the tropical forest, Tamba quickly realizes he must rely on himself and the skills his parents taught him for survival. Eventually making his way to a neighboring village and reuniting with his family, Tamba learns a very important lesson about growing up and the value of listening and hard work. Join Tamba in his journey down the road to knowledge and discovery of the importance of family.

Moses Wilson the Third is the fourth of five children raised in Philadelphia, PA. After learning about his family's heritage, he discovered his descendents were of the Gullah people from Sierra Leone, Africa, known for their farming skills. He currently lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he volunteers for the Red Cross and Salvation Army. His inspiration to write this book came from the children in Biloxi, Mississippi, who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The Road to Knowledge is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $8.00. The ISBN is 978-0-8059-7824-7. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information or to request a review copy, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.

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