" I began reading the book last night, and I can't wait to get back to it tonight. It is excellent."

Bruce Butler, Business Development Associate, Greenleaf Book Group LLC

“Every now and then a novel of such caliber and inspiration comes along, that the wisdom and ever-present jewel of nature can be passed from generation to generation. Cat Bordhi's TREASURE FOREST is such a book. It will help adults re-discover their own childhood; something they might have long lost and forgotten. Every parent should read it to their children. It is like a teaching without 'teaching': you are left to find the treasure hidden between the living words, the treasure that can only be found within your inner intelligence and stillness.”

Mada Dalian, healer, Vancouver, BC

“THE POWER OF NOW by Eckhart Tolle opened many people to their inner place of Peace by showing them how to turn off their minds. Namaste Publishing’s latest book, TREASURE FOREST by Cat Bordhi, will enchant children and adults alike. There is no greater gift than PEACE, and TREASURE FOREST, with its teachings of our ‘inner place’ of peace, is the gift.”

Catherine Chiesa, grandmother, Chicago

“I understand THE POWER OF NOW teachings more deeply after having read TREASURE FOREST! This is me saying this who is a THE POWER OF NOW believer and has been close to the teachings through the book and being in Eckhart’s presence from time to time. The irony is that the story had to be written in the easy format of the children teaching the parents, for the parents reading to actually understand the message and in turn teach it back to their kids in day-to-day life. Brilliant!”

Nikki Sachdeva, Yogiimpressions Books Pvt. Ltd, Foreign Rights Publisher, India

"I’ve translated THE POWER OF NOW into Russian to give its magic deepness for myself as well as for my friends without being asked to, just listening to the will of my heart. Now I work that way to translate TREASURE FOREST. From the very beginning of this book I caught a feeling that I'm IN, just like THE POWER OF NOW. Everything appears so natural and alive that I feel a causeless joy inside of myself.”

Nikolay Lavrentiev, Moscow

“You must be very proud to have written this "treasure”. I’ve decided that the answers are really within us and we just need to find them. Home is where the heart is. And your descriptive passages knocked my "socks" off.”

Myra Finch

“I have to marvel at your writing style; you make it equally appealing to adults and children -- not writing too sophisticated for one group while not writing too simplistically for the other. To me that really shows talent – can’t be that easy to do.”

Bonny Racca

“TREASURE FOREST is indeed as delightful as the Harry Potter books, but with the depth of C. S. Lewis's Narnia series.  What a gifted writer!

Kim Norton, teacher

“So many parts of TREASURE FOREST hooked me, bait, line and sinker. The riddle given to Ben is phenomenal and his quest for the answer is fun to follow and provides a great anchor for his story and adventure he leads.”

Steffan Iverson, 14

“An enthralling and mysterious tale for children of all ages, TREASURE FOREST is also a gentle though profound spiritual teaching which guides us to discover the hidden treasure at the bottom of our own deepest being.  I finished it and began reading it again immediately.”

Victoria Ritchie, Manager, Inner Light Bookstore, San Francisco

“I LOVE THE BOOK. I couldn't stop reading because I wanted to know what would happen next, and I loved knowing each side of the kid’s story when they didn't. It really kept my attention because I wanted to yell at them about what to do and not do because of the extra knowledge from the other sibling. Daggett is great! And what a place to leave us, enough things are tied up and understood, but what is in those packages? TREASURE FOREST is like Swallows & Amazons meets the Golden Compass. It also reminds me a bit of the first Harry Potter".

Caitlin Ness, 15

"TREASURE FOREST is truly full of magic: there is magic in the beauty and mystery of the forest, magic in the many discoveries made by Ben and Sara, magic in the Ravenese language, and magic in the spark placed in me by this wonderful book."

Laura Tretter, Youth Librarian

"This book has a great story line and is easy to follow. It feels like you’re one of the characters. As you're reading you see pictures and maps in your head. This book gives wonderful description, it’s adventurous, mysterious, and exciting! It's overall one of the best books I've ever read and I'm recommending it to you!"

Christine Olshefsky age 11

"As a grandmother of six, I enthusiastically recommend this wholesome dramatic novel to children. Ben, Sara, and their parents are all very realistic and work together as a family through some difficult times. Right from the beginning it is set up to appeal to children. There is the grandmother’s intriguing will, the letters she leaves for Ben and Sara, and the move to a mysterious home and adventure. I especially liked the rabbit and the wonderful bloodhound, who both seemed so real. I believe this wonderful book would be a great comfort and entertainment to most children. As soon as I finished it, I started reading it again, and it was even better the second time."

Helen Haydon

“TREASURE FOREST is a lovely, imaginative story with powerful atmosphere and a magical, mystical quality.  The author's choice to include a Bloodhound in this beautifully crafted book was an inspired one, since these hounds, like the phoenix and the unicorn, are truly magical creatures; made even more so by the fact that they still inhabit our modern world.  The character of Matthias is so lifelike that one can almost feel his velvet coat and hear him snuffling the ground."

Susan Paine

"What a delightful read, so full of natural wonder, and absolutely captivating for all ages. I could see and feel the beauty of the forest. The teachings woven into TREASURE FOREST are so needed in our world today. I can’t wait for the sequel!"

Megan Jones

"This book is wonderful (full of wonder). If this was baseball, the first book in the trilogy would be a home run... right out of the park! A rare work that transcends literary categories, it appeals to both young and old, country or city dweller, and is factual and fictional, both real and fantastic. TREASURE FOREST is a must-read for anyone who wants to revisit the wonders and joys of childhood, partake in the wisdom of elders, or reconnect with the magical forest that waits patiently within each one of us."

Bruce Conway

"This book will magically affect many readers. It holds many precious jewels of wisdom that cannot help but rub off onto children of all ages.  "

Rob McRae

"TREASURE FOREST brought back every magical moment I had experienced in childhood, knowing without knowing. As a child I knew to always face my fears and put my faith in Love. I managed to get out of some potentially dangerous situation this way.
It‚s a wonderful book for the older child. "

B.J.K. Elendiuk

The Wilkins Family Reviews

"I found that after I put TREASURE FOREST down, I couldn't wait to pick it up again and find what adventure awaited Ben and Sara. The spiritual principles that you offer through Ben and Sara's experiences are truly magical. When Ben was taught the meaning of surrender by the muddy swamp I was filled with joy in knowing this story will be available to children all over the world. It surely isn't limited to the youth though. Thank you so much for being the avenue through which Ben, Sara, and all the TREASURE FOREST characters can spread truth so beautifully."

Charlie Wilkins

"My experience of your book has been magical. My consciousness holds dyslexia, therefore I do not read much. What I do read are spiritual books, and before that I read books such as THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE. Your book is that and more. TREASURE FOREST takes the time to remind me of the fine details that enlightened my life as a child - the water going through Ben's zipper in his knapsack is some of the magic I receive from TREASURE FOREST. Most of all, I light up when the book brings spiritual sign posts for me to ponder. TREASURE FOREST is a fun and deep way for Charlie and I to share spiritual understanding with our two boys. Thank you for creating this bridge of light for us."

Maggie Wilkins

"My dad is reading me TREASURE FOREST and it is really interesting. I like chapter five, "A Pond and Its Mystery," and would like to find out how to get the treasure out without disturbing the water. We have 11 oak trees in our yard at our new house that we call Heartland. I would like a tree house in one of our biggest oak trees called Opa and Oma."

Logan Wilkins, 8

"I am excited to read the sequel and prequel of this book. I want to suggest this book for our entire school to read next summer vacation. TREASURE FOREST is a great book. Thank you."

Adam Wilkins, 12

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