The Side Effects of Endorphins

I found this book in the garage, the other day, and it is one of the best books I’ve ever read. The tale begins here when I go out in the garage. I usually read fiction, but this was a book intended for my guess, Sixth graders.

This is a story of a snail named Avi, and an ant named Edward, who have never been on an adventure before.

The story is heartwarming and endearing. The snail travels slowly, and the ant just as slow. The snail is sad because he has no friends and has nobody to say good bye to. That is until he meets Edward.

They have a little precious conversation, such as this.

What could I write that has only two words?”
“A very, very short story.”
“Could you give me an example?” asked Avon.
Edward thought for a moment. “Here’s one: ‘He died.’”
“That doesn’t seem very lively,” said Avon.
“Then you’ve understood the story perfectly,” said Edward.”

My point is Edward and Avi decided to take an adventure and do things differently. Why not grab a kids book or a “crimi” that is out of your comfort zone.

Of course, I have a different approach to these essays often. Here is another more “traditional” response.