A true story about two individuals from New London,NH who developed a unique friendship that changed each others lives for the better. The simple act of kindness can save a life. The elderly neighbor gave the 5 year old child a desire to look for the treasure chest in the secret castle while she gave him a reason to see happiness in life again..

This is a book to encourage individuals to think of their own acts of kindness and how it made them feel. It is important to recognize what kindness is and how empathy and compassion can make such a difference in the world. This story emphasizes the importance of simple acts of caring for each other to make our world a better place. The journal in the back of the book asks the children to write down their acts of kindness and reflect on how it felt when they were kind. It also shows that true acts of kindness our without expectations of anything in return. In a world of unkind acts carried out all the time , it is important that we start organically in our own homes to teach how to make a difference one act of kindness at a time. Look for the kindness in your life everyday whether it is done to you or you do the act of kindness yourself.