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Sage and the Whispering Sand
Paperback
Series: Sage the Desert Dog, Book 1
AnimalsChapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 9 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.22 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Sage is a curious golden doodle puppy from Dusty Hollow with a big heart, oversized paws, and plenty of enthusiasm. Most days, he is busy chasing tumbleweeds, racing his friends, and trying to prove he is brave enough, fast enough, and strong enough.
But one day, the desert wind whispers a question he cannot ignore:
Who are you when no one is watching?
Drawn beyond the fence no one crosses, Sage steps into the wide desert and meets Old Stone, a wise ancient tortoise, and Isi, a clever coyote who sees more than Sage is ready to admit. As Sage follows the shifting sand, discovers a mysterious glowing lantern, and faces a mirror without glass, he begins to understand that courage is not pretending to be fearless-and honesty is often the first step toward becoming who you really are.
Sage and the Whispering Sand is a gentle, illustrated chapter book about self-discovery, integrity, courage, and learning to tell the truth to yourself. With warm desert imagery, memorable animal characters, and a heartfelt message for both children and adults, this story invites readers to ask one simple but powerful question: who am I when no one is watching?
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