Rootie Simms

Michio and the Invisible Dragon Rootie Simms

Michio is a small boy who hates to work. When he discovers the wise woman of the village has a wishing jewel, he sneaks into her cave and makes a wish to never work again. Because it was a selfish wish, he unwittingly releases an invisible dragon that begins devouring the secret heart of every villager. A once happy community is now full of selfish people who covet frivolous things and ignore the welfare of their neighbors. Devastated by the damage his wish has brought upon the village, Michio seeks the advice of the wise woman. She tells him he is the only who can capture the dragon and restore peace to the village. But how can a small child defeat such a large, fearsome beast?A mystical story with deep insights into the human heart, "The Invisible Dragon" is the tale of a child who confronts and overcomes a terrible foe--but without karate chops, weapons or violence. The only "weapon" Michio has is his mind and his spirit.