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FirebellyStory A young girl, wishing her separated parents would live together, and a teenage girl, trying to understand the difference between what she can be and what she must be, are connected through the actions of a small and unassuming firebelly frog immobilized by the choice between living a comfortable life as a pet and an adventurous life in the wild. The arc of this poetic story introduces readers to some of the great ideas in philosophy, especially those of Sartre, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, and Dostoyevsky. The storyline, themes, and content of Firebelly offer an excellent opportunity for dialogue and discussion. Age: pre-teen to Adult. More... Background to the Story Information Sheet Firebelly Toad Pictures! AwardsFirebelly has won fourteen awards for adult fiction, young adult fiction, visionary fiction, philosophy, and book design. In 2007 Firebelly won a Nautilus Award: "The Nautilus Book Awards were conceived to recognize and reward these world-changing books, and celebrate how they contribute to positive social change, spiritual growth, high-level wellness, and responsible leadership." More... 
ReviewsA story of discovery and enchantment ... about the challenge of free will and the human condition ... that culminates in an instant of pure magic and revelation. Espresso (Portugal) An engaging and quirky view of philosophy from the perspective of an unlikely sage: the Oriental Firebelly Toad...” Kirkus Readers may choose to return to this book often for its calm voice and complex of subtle philosophical ideas conveyed with simple language, elegant structure, and engaging wit. Writers' Notes Magazine Michaels uses clear, thoughtful language to make us think difficult thoughts. As a parable, Firebelly illuminates and elucidates the ideas of being and freedom and caring. The story is both enjoyable as a tale, and mind-stretching as an allegory. BookPleasures.com more ... TranslationsFirebelly has caught the interest of the international community. In 2007 - 2008 the book will be published in at least eight languages. More...
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