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The Epic of Gabriel and Jibreel is a cautionary tale of the ultimate friendship. It is a heartbreaking story of two boys, a refugee, and a child from a wealthy suburb. Gabriel lives with his father in a large house surrounded by other large houses. One day, while exploring the beach, Gabriel meets Jibreel. Jibreel lives with his father in the upside-down boat that brought them across the sea. With similar stories of devastating loss, yet joyful dreams and a love for flying, the boys form an incredible and indestructible friendship. This is a heartbreaking story - a children's picture book with a powerful message that is worth hearing.

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"""It brought tears to my eyes and evoking emotion is a benefit of storytelling. It's a good reminder to look up from our phones, be open to new people, to appreciate life and its precious fleeting time."" -Debbie Jackson, Amazon.com ""Like all good children's books, this one works on two levels. There is the fairytale element for younger readers which softens the blow of quite a shocking ending, while there are many elements that provide the adults with serious food for thought."" Helen Combe, Goodreads ""The story is so deep and well consructed that, I believe, it has a potential to become one of the all-time favorites such as Cinderella or Hansel and Gretel."" Jiri Soukup, Goodreads ""When two boys from different socioeconomic backgrounds meet, they forge a friendship that transcends privilege and expectations and lasts until their devastating end."" Leigha Chiasson-Locke Children's Services Librarian ""Marin Darmonkow is an amazing storyteller with a true talent for speaking to the mind of a child. "" Dei Lono, Goodreads ""Only a few times I read a children's picture book like this. It's a really good one, but also a dramatic, deep and with a sad story."" Luiza Junkueira, Reedsy ""It is sad toward the end, but it is magical. I absolutely loved this story! "" Paz Ellis, Goodreads ""Excellent book. Marin's unique approach to storytelling is powerful."" Steve Kent, Goodreads ""Gabriel and Jibreel is a wonderful tale of friendship, hardship, and the belief that we are much the same despite some of our outward differences."" Jewell Cousens, Librarian, A.C. Hunter Public Library ""Absolutely loved the story, and the boys deserved better from they're father's but at least they're together... Would definitely read more than once and recommend... ❣️ "" Jennifer Kessler, Goodreads ""The Epic of Gabriel and Jibreel is a magnificent children's picture book wh"

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A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years. Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada. A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years. Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada. A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years. Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada.

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