Age range 9 to 12

Architecture of the Heart is a mythical Hero's Journey through loss and rebirth. A boy loses his father and his heart leaves his body. As the boy grieves, his heart, a faithful flying deer, builds structures to protect him against his own pain. The story folds and unfolds in a series of stunning, surprising visual metaphors that trace the unconscious path of healing, of rebuilding a life. Children and grown-ups alike will take solace in this brave book's gentle embrace.