Finding the Green Stone by Alice Walker US $12.60 Published by Harcourt Brace, October 1, 1991 "The Pulizer Prize-winning novelist tells an allegorical tale with a contemporary setting: Like everyone in their friendly rural neighborhood, Katie and her brother Johnny each possess an iridescent green stone, carried in a pocket or used for games. When Johnny loses his, he accuses Katie of stealing it; later, he tries to steal hers, but to no avail--the stone promptly loses its luster. Though others generously join his search, Johnny eventually realizes that the quest is his alone; and by the time he regains his stone, it's evident that it embodies his unique talents and integrity, and that any stone may lose its power as a result of its owner's failings, from name-calling to more serious transgressions. The focus is on several messages... but, still, this holds attention-- especially with Deeter's colorful, large-size paintings, glowing with wholesome good health." —Kirkus Reviews Order it from Amazon to Alice Walker Books