Samantha Honeycomb: A Pilgrim's Chronicle

Wrongly punished for breaking the ancient laws, Samantha Honeycomb is expelled by the queen into the wild and untamed Crazy Lands. Her only hope of redemption is an impossible quest - to find the fabled hive of Beebylon and bring back its secret of Infinite Richness. But there are others who would see her fail. Evoking the wisdom and mystery of the ancient sages, Scott Zarcinas reveals through the trials and tribulations of Samantha Honeycomb that the surface appearance of unpleasant and torturous experiences are, in fact, essential ingredients in the melting pot of our future joy, security and acceptance - our destiny. Described by the author as a 'Wizard of Oz meets Animal Farm,' Samantha Honeycomb is an inspiring adventure story of self-discovery. 'Wizard of Oz' because the story is a journey in which the protagonist encounters weird and wonderful characters. 'Animal Farm' because the story hides its deeper political and philosophical meanings behind beautiful and humerous insect-like characters, which serve to highlight the essential humanity of our everyday existence. Targeted toward the New Age and 12+ young adult markets, Samantha Honeycomb has universal appeal. As one reader remarked, 'I dare anybody to read Samantha Honeycomb without a smile on their face.'