New Release!
A charming tale . . .
about the fine art of friendship
When Sebastian the Belgian Koala decides to become a great artist, he convinces his faithful feline friend, Amicus, to move with him to Paris, the city of art itself! But being an artist is no easy task, as Sebastian soon learns. There’s a lot more than just paints and brushes involved. A blank canvas can be daunting, but Amicus is there every step of the way, through muddles and puddles, monkeys and mishaps, and all the highs and lows that go with life. Together they learn that the greatest measure of success may not be fame and fortune at all, but the enduring power of friendship.
Oooh La La, Sebastian!
Loved this! Such an unexpected, thoroughly clever story. It feels like the kind of book kids AND adults
would both really appreciate…along the lines of Winnie the Pooh or The Little Prince.
—Sean B
A heartwarming story about enduring friendship, and how even when life doesn't turn out like you plan,
your true friends are what make the journey worth the adventure. Set in Paris, this story features adorable illustrations
and will appeal not only to kids but also to adults, like Charlotte's Web.
—Francine L
A children's book for grownups. Charming read.
—Deanne M
Loved this! Such an unexpected, thoroughly clever story. It feels like the kind of book kids AND adults
would both really appreciate…along the lines of Winnie the Pooh or The Little Prince.
—Sean B
A heartwarming story about enduring friendship, and how even when life doesn't turn out like you plan,
your true friends are what make the journey worth the adventure. Set in Paris, this story features adorable illustrations
and will appeal not only to kids but also to adults, like Charlotte's Web.
—Francine L
A children's book for grownups. Charming read.
—Deanne M
International Book Impact Awards Winner
Contemporary Fiction - Literary Fiction
Women's Fiction - Women and Relationships
"The engrossing book is studded with Morton’s reflective contemplations of her struggles. Readers will feel for her and root for her. A sensitive and absorbing portrait of a woman who is braver than she knows."
-- Kirkus Reviews
In an enthralling character-driven drama, Jill Charlotte Thomas highlights the impact of parental neglect and chronic narcissism on children who are left to fend for themselves. Readers who enjoy books like The Catcher in the Rye will love The More Beyond.
-- Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite
Morton Guthrie is a trust fund baby who doesn’t trust anyone. People disappoint. The world may be an oyster for some, but for her it’s only proven to be empty. Her father is busy with his boyfriends, her mother is occupied having nervous breakdowns. Morton is obsessed with suicide. After two back-to-back attempts, she lands in a psychiatric hospital, and just when she has begun to trust her psychiatrist and herself, her parents invite her to join them in Manhattan for a three-day weekend. They’re staying at The Sherry-Netherland hotel on the twenty-third floor, a long drop. Against Medical Advice, Morton heads to New York in search of parental love, but narcissistic love is conditional, and she is fragile. Will she survive, or is life too big for her? Perhaps happiness for Morton is learning to live with one eye closed.
Critically Acclaimed Readers Favorite!
“Sharply drawn characters and brilliant dialogue give us a fascinating look beneath
the placid surface of wealth, where dark currents swirl.”
—Billy Hayes, author of Midnight Express
"The novel touches on serious issues with care... And it handles such intense subject matter well,
pairing it with insightful meditations on the meaning of life."
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
Readers will appreciate the dramatic imagery of New York City and southern California while
following Morton and her endeavor to re-discover herself, her family, and the world as she sees it.
—Audrey Davis, Independent Book Reviews
“Sharply drawn characters and brilliant dialogue give us a fascinating look beneath
the placid surface of wealth, where dark currents swirl.”
—Billy Hayes, author of Midnight Express
"The novel touches on serious issues with care... And it handles such intense subject matter well,
pairing it with insightful meditations on the meaning of life."
—Foreword Clarion Reviews
Readers will appreciate the dramatic imagery of New York City and southern California while
following Morton and her endeavor to re-discover herself, her family, and the world as she sees it.
—Audrey Davis, Independent Book Reviews