A mysterious illness plagues the Queen at Primdale Hive. Her cure resides deep within a treacherous forest, where few meadow-bees have ever dared to go. She organizes a race to find the fastest bee in the hive, but the unexpected victor, Abelbee, is a mere adolescent. Should the future of the hive be placed on such an inexperienced bee? When Abel bravely accepts the challenge, he is thrust into a quest to save his civilization. The weight of the world is on Abel’s shoulders, as perils of the forest breathe upon his back. Join Abel on his journey as he learns the meaning of courage, the importance of love, and what it means to be noble. " At a time when American schools and cultural institutions have become toxically cynical and political, Michael Pietrack takes readers, children and adults alike, back to a place of pure innocence and adventure. This journey is full of sincerity, imagination, and good morals. Pietrack's book utilizes beautiful traditional verse to elevate an otherwise charming tale to the level of great literary works where it leaves behind its own legacy." -Evan Mantyk, Editor, Society of Classical Poets "Michael Pietrack's Legacy is astounding, compelling, irresistible. Quite simply, it is the only book I have read, cover to cover, more than 20 times. I am convinced this will become a best seller and will be beloved by parents and children alike for generations to come." -Theresa Dawn Sinclair, author of Children of Hamelin and The Eternal Question "Michael Pietrack's extraordinary work blends two genres, cross-pollinating them into a masterpiece that is sweet in every sense of the word. This amazing narrative of the imagination is what the world needs right now and will be read with joy for years afterward." -James Sale, best-selling UK author and feature writer for The Epoch Times "Legacy" is a gift. This thought-provoking tale helps us see that our choices in the face of fear define our legacy and inspire us to be noble. The principles in this book are applicable to life and business and gets my recommendation as a must-read." -Mary B. Lucas, author of Lunchmeat and Life Lessons, international keynote speaker "Legacy" is a unique work in a genre of its own. If one were to mix characters from Aesop with a plot by Tolkien, expressed through poetry that blends the accessible verve of Dr. Seuss with the descriptive richness of Keats, the result would be this epic fable of a bee that has no direct parallel in literary history. It is a masterpiece in the old sense of that term: something sophisticated that is capable of being appreciated by the average person—child and adult alike—and is a much-needed antidote to the moral vacuum of modern culture." -Andrew Benson Brown, author of Legends of Liberty, journalist, and editor "The imagery of this story is so clear that it feels like you are watching a movie. In fact, I can't wait for this book to be made into an animated motion picture. It will be a hit!" -Danny Cahill, author of Aging Disgracefully "Legacy shines, an instant classic that will go down in literary history." -Susan Jarvis Bryan, poet and author Michael Pietrack holds a Master's in Education from New Mexico State University and a Bachelor's in English Literature from Colorado Mesa University, where he minored in Theatre while playing on the baseball team.  Professionally, Pietrack is a high-performing executive recruiter, annually ranking among the very top globally.  He resides in Grand Junction, Colorado, where his wife and he are raising three young daughters (each making cameos in the book).   Though an avid and well-followed blogger in his professional niche, Legacy is Pietrack's first work of fiction: "I wanted to write a story for my girls that they would enjoy at all phases of life, one that would teach them life lessons, in the event I wasn't there to do it myself."  Pietrack admits that when he starting writing Legacy, he did not set out to write literature's first epic fable or even a gift for his children.  It was first intended as a gift for his dad, who in the end, encouraged him to share it with you.   So, one may wonder, how did a busy business person and father of three find time and inspiration to write such a carefully crafted work like Legacy?  Pietrack has produced several videos explaining the backstory to how Legacy came to be, including behind-the-scenes information about the characters and bloopers in recording the audiobook.  These can be found at TheLegacySaga.com