Basil's Search For Miracles

SUMMMARY

When 12-year-old Basil’s mother forces him to transfer to a new school, Basil is miserable. But there is one glimmer of hope in his seemingly dreary future – the school has a newspaper in need of a reporter. Basil has always dreamed of being a journalist, so he's thrilled when he's awarded a coveted position on the "St. Norbert News" staff.

But then Basil is given an overwhelming challenge -- to report on religion for the parochial school's paper. Perplexed, he asks his new fellow newspaper staffers – sassy opinion columnist Christian, athletically challenged sports writer Shamus, and preachy news reporter Sarah – how to handle the column. Together, the four friends come up with a plan of attack: to research and write on real, modern miracles for the newspaper.

After Basil sees a weeping icon, meets with people who have been miraculously healed of deadly illnesses, and hears about other bizarre mystical occurrences, he begins to put the faith he is exploring in motion in his own life, trying to get along better with his overworked, stressed-out mom and befriending the social outcast of the school, a troubled boy named Anthony. Basil must decide what to do when he learns that Anthony isn't only a victim of bullies at school but of a much bigger bully in his own home – his alcoholic father.

Hailed by critics and fans alike as "delightful," "brilliant," "an excellent read aloud," a "page turner and tear jerker," and "a true gem," Basil's Search for Miracles will illumine, entertain and inspire readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Illustrations by Abigail Halpin.