Lost in the woods, eleven-year-old Pearl meets three guides: a white dove who whispers goodness, a black crow who tempts with shortcuts, and a lion who shows her the courage and royalty already inside her. With every choice, Pearl notices something powerful—the dove is with her when she makes the right choice , and disappears when she doesn’t…until she’s brave enough to say, “I’m sorry,” and try again. Told with gentle lyricism and glowing, storybook illustrations, this uplifting tale helps children recognize conscience, understand temptation, and practice repentance and courage. By the final page, Pearl learns to let the lion within lead—and readers will feel that strength in themselves, too.