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OverviewRohan Bullkin is haunted by sinister Shadows that fuel his fear of reading. He hates books so much that he often rips their pages. But when the Shadows become intolerable, Rohan accepts an offer of friendship from a special book. This marks the beginning of a remarkable journey during which he not only learns how to conquer Shadows but also develops a love of books and life. Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows highlights connections between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and many children's academic weaknesses and disruptive behaviours. It shows how supportive environments and the ability to read well significantly improve children's odds of overcoming trauma and becoming successful. In addition to providing a medium for children and adults to explore their ACEs, this book aims to help others develop a deeper understanding of the symptoms of toxic stress and ways in which they can be allies to those who need support. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Juleus Ghunta , Rachel MossPublisher: Cas Imprint: Cas Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.132kg ISBN: 9781953747037ISBN 10: 1953747035 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 31 December 2021 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsWhether you are six or sixty (or older), this enchanting book tells a story of hope for all kids and adults. It will help them understand why childhoods can be difficult and how, with the help of caring people, to heal. It will help them understand themselves and others better. -Jane Stevens, Founder of PACEs Connection Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows demystifies the emotional turmoil and anguish many children endure, but are unable to describe. An empowering story and a remarkable accomplishment. -Benjamin Perks, International Campaigner for ACEs Awareness and Senior Advisor at UNICEF HQ Reading Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows brought me to tears. Tears of reflection, tears of empathy, tears of relief - that we are having these conversations more openly across humanity. As a survivor of ACEs and an advocate for universal knowledge of their impacts on the comprehensive healthy development of children, I'm delighted to see such a lovely, touching, well-written, and hopeful book added to the mix. Keeping Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows at hand in our homes and libraries will help all children - grown and growing. -Elizabeth Perry, ECE, MEd, Founder of ACEs Canada An exceptionally illustrated, wonderful, therapeutic book that encourages reading and provides a safe emotional and intellectual platform for young people to deal with personal stress and environmental trauma. -Julius Garvey, MD, Surgeon and son of The Honourable Marcus Garvey Juleus Ghunta's empowering book Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows, vibrantly illustrated by Rachel Moss, is a much-needed story and a vital new resource for professionals and others. -Veronique Mead, MD, MA, Somatic Trauma Therapist and Founder of Chronic Illness Trauma Studies.com Juleus has written a beautiful, haunting, unique, dynamic and multi-functional book. It achieves a brilliant target of addressing two types of readers: one is a young person who may feel comforted, seen and hopeful by reading this book. They may see themselves in the troubled main character, but they may also feel inspired about the future. For the adult reader, they may see themsel Author InformationJuleus Ghunta is a Chevening Scholar, poet, and an advocate in the Caribbean's adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) movement. He holds a BA in Media from The University of the West Indies, Mona, and an MA in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford. Juleus' work explores the links between toxic stress and academic underachievement, and the varied effects of false positivity and emotional invalidation on the choices and hopes of survivors of complex trauma. His poems and essays on ACEs have appeared in 30+ journals across 15 countries. His picture book, Tata and the Big Bad Bull, was published by CaribbeanReads in 2018 and he is the co-editor of the December 2019 and March 2020 issues of Interviewing the Caribbean Journal (The UWI Press), which are focused on children's literature and ACEs in the Caribbean. Rachel Moss is a Jamaican illustrator who loves the vibrant energies of the Caribbean. She studied Animation in England at the University of the Creative Arts and has illustrated several books including: I Am a Promise by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce; African with lyrics by Peter Tosh; Respect with lyrics by Otis Redding; and These Boots Are Made for Walkin' by Lee Hazlewood. A wife and mum of two, Rachel wants her work to help build strong and healthy families in the Caribbean and across the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |