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Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra

Author: AuthorHouse
Published: 9 Dec 2014

Contents: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Related Publications

Synopsis: Young adults with disabilities can find inspiration in a new book by author J. D. Kibler titled Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra from AuthorHouse.

Introduction

Within Kibler's new book, a young boy named Babtoo suffers a devastating injury to his leg as a young child. As he approaches manhood, he finds his injury a setback to becoming a Watinkee Warrior. While hunting, he encounters an Appaloosa horse named Enobi who has a similar injury from being aboard a shipwrecked galleon.

Main Content

Together the two newfound friends work together to, despite their injuries, save the Watinkee tribe from invading cannibals. Through this act of bravery, adventure and endurance, the two become heroes and are revered by the Watinkee tribe.

Babtoo soon realizes he can overcome his personal self-doubt and gains a boost of self-confidence in the process.

"This book allows readers with disabilities to feel they can compete in today's world and gives them a hero to believe in," Kibler says.

Book Cover of Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra by J. D. Kibler
Book Cover of Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra by J. D. Kibler

"It provides excitement and non-stop action. The descriptions are amazing and captivating, taking the readers' imaginations to new heights while providing a message of hope and redemption."

J. D. Kibler was born in the then-booming military town of Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1959. From there he moved to Pennsylvania, where his father took up dairy farming. After a few years, Kibler moved to Cleveland, where he spent a lot of time delving into fiction and fantasy stories. He now lives and writes in Ohio.

AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and book-selling services for authors around the globe and offers the industry's only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services.

"Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra" By J. D. Kibler

Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 336 pages | ISBN 9781491824986

Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 336 pages | ISBN 9781491825006

E-Book | 336 pages | ISBN 9781491824993

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

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