The Tower: A Story of Humility
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Book Overview
A poignant allegory from the author of The Christmas Box explores the virtue of humility. In ancient China, a powerful man who believes the only way to be greater than others is to be above them constructs a great wooden tower. He soon discovers that acts of kindness make a person truly great. Full-color illustrations.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689834675
ISBN13:9780689834677
Release Date:November 2001
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.87 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 11.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 3
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
Uplifting and Spiritual Story!!
Published by Skelabones22!! , 11 months ago
I purchased this as a brand new paperback for my mom for Christmas a few years back but now that I have moved, I put it w/all her RPEvans collection, most of which I bought for her, after she gifted me "The Christmas Box " & we saw the film & the Timepiece and Locket together. Though it is a youthful story, I HAD to add it. Mom passed away Christmas 2022, and I inherited her many book collection. We both love his writings and so I bought a new copy which delivered as a brand new hardback. Both copies were brand new and well loved. I am an author of Miracles Stories Anthologies. Now I'm a singular fan of his writing but Mom's spirit lives on in each book and me. I got started on "The Walk" 5 part series. I got 2 of them already!!!!!! I read John Grisham, the original Star Trek, X-Files, Quantum Leap (not new) and Laurien Berensen's doggie & Melanie Travis fun mysteries!!!!!!
The Tower
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love the book. It is wonderful just like all of Richard Paul Evans books. I haven't read a book of his yet that I didn't like. He is a wonderful author.
Good Story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a wonderful story that your child will want you to read to them over and over. Adults will enjoy it too.,
A reader from Chatham, New Jersey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
While Richard Paul Evans' new tale is lovely to read, the gorgeous illustrations are what truly make this book magical. Jonanthan Linton's illustrations are beautiful, inspiring and breathtaking. His realistic paintings are full of color and light. My favorite is of the old woman as she faces the man...you can see the goodness radiating from her face! I have purchased two other Richard Paul Evans' books solely because the illustrations are so amazing! They are, THE DANCE and THE SPYGLASS...most impressive!!
The story of a young man who wants to be well-known
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Jonathan Linton provides the illustrations for this story of a young man who wants to be well-known in his village. He constructs a tower which reaches into the sky so all will look up to him - but finds his position a lonely one until fate intervenes. Good reading skills or parental assistance required.
BEAUTIFUL & TIMELY
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I really admire Richard Paul Evans writing because this original story feels like you're reading a classic folk tale. The story of a man learning to share with others, and put his vanity behind him has never been more timely. Children and adults should take this story to heart. The art is stunning.
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