ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The endless wonder children possess can lead them into many adventures and make learning a joyful experience. Andrew Heller's Turn Your Heart On (now available through AuthorHouse) offers readers an uplifting tale of a little boy whose earnest mission becomes a valuable life lesson.
When Charlie's mother explains to him that love, hope and charity are what make the flowers in their garden grow so bright and beautiful, he naturally wonders where he can get these things. "You have to find it, Charlie," she replies.
Thus begin the young boy's adventures around the neighborhood on his search for love, hope and charity. He encounters many new friends, but no one seems to have what he needs. Charlie promises all of them that he will share these things once he finds them.
At the end of the day, he is very tired and sad. His mission seems to have failed, and he returns home for comfort. After Charlie shares his disappointment, his mother gives him good news. Love, hope and charity are always in his heart. All he must do is "turn it on." After learning how he can do this, Charlie shares his discovery with the friends he made.
Filled with vibrant illustrations by Javier Gonzalez Burgos, Turn Your Heart On delivers a delightfully uplifting message to children while inspiring them to explore the world around them.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Heller had early visions of becoming a Hollywood actor and writer. He received his associate's degree at the Rita Maas Drama College in Cape Town and later left South Africa to pursue his career overseas. He studied opera under the tutelage of Canadian star Tatiana Vasilieva before moving to the United States. Since then, he has acted in many films, including "Cape Fear" and "My Girl," and in the television series "From the Earth to the Moon." Heller has also earned degrees in children's writing, real estate and opera performance. His other unique and creative children's books include African Sunrise, A Mouthful of Teeth, Rub-A-Dub-Tubby, A Fine Mess and No Bones about It. He currently lives in Orlando, Fla., where he serves as executive director of Oviedo Performing Arts Centre and is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and International Artists and Technicians Union. More information is available at www.planet-heller.com.
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