Graphic Novel
Adopted teen Sophie Saffron has a secret — the bee that flew in her window one rainy evening is far more than she seems. She is Phoebee, the Queen of the Bees, and she carries all the secrets of their ancient wisdom. She has an urgent message for Sophie, who adopts Phoebee and her mission. Sophie recruits her brother Rolando and friend Sokuen to sting the community into bee-conscious action!
Reviews:
"Beecoming Sophie is an eye-opening experience through a beautiful, fun and engaging narrative. It is as riveting for adults as it is for children. Beautiful!" (Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women For Women International and author of Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam)
"This magical, insightful book is an inspiration and a warning to us at a critical time on planet Earth. It serves as a hopeful yet practical guidebook, bridging our modern world of loss, abandonment and disconnection that endangers our very existence, helping us to find our way back to the stunning ancient gifts of the bees as they invite us to see again and renew our sacred connection. Beecoming Sophie is a captivating, important, heartfelt and mind-blowing book." (Jennifer Buffet, The NoVo Foundation and recipient of the September 2008 Clinton Global Citizen Award)
Author Bio: Susan West Kurz is a renowned holistic beauty expert, co-founder of Dr Hauschka Skin Care Inc. and author of Awakening Beauty the Dr Haushka Way. From 1992 to 2006, Susan oversaw the development of Dr Hauschka Skin Care from a modest niche company to what is now recognized as the preeminent holistic skin care brand. Since her apprenticeship at the Meadowbrook Herb Garden in Richmond, Rhode Island, in 1972, Susan has been involved with a holistic approach to healing, to business, and to bringing biodynamic agriculture and gardening practices to the public. Her concern for the plight of the honeybee triggered the idea for Beecoming Sophie and the unique approaches suggested in the book for stopping the disappearance of the bees and for protecting our food freedom.