The Lake That Stole Children: A Fable by Douglas Glenn Clark

In a small village, a fisherman teaches his children, Tilly and Tyler, how to fish. Tilly is a good little girl and listens to her father's instructions on how to cast a pole. Tyler, on the other hand, wants to be a master fisherman like his father. He doesn't listen to his father's instructions. So, when he gets his fishing line stuck in a tree, his father yells at him.

Not to be discouraged, Tyler waits until late at night when everyone is sleeping to sneak out. He borrows his father's fishing pole and lures and goes to the river. He tries and tries to cast out into the middle of the river, but his lines keep getting stuck on assorted rocks and trees. But, after many failed attempts, he finally achieves his goal. The line is in the center of the river, and now maybe he can catch a big fish! Then suddenly, something tugs on his fishing line, and it is too powerful for Tyler to reel in. It tugs him so hard, it pulls him pole and all into the river. It pulls and drags so deep into the water, he sees a white light.

THE LAKE THAT STOLE CHILDREN tells a very important message to young and adult readers. The fable reads smoothly and the pages turn quickly as the story unfolds. With a unique storyline, and written in a beautiful style, I found enjoyment. I loved it!