A young boy deals with a twisted foot, learning difficulties and a critical teacher who labels him for life. At the age of 14 he runs away from his problems and sets out across America to pursue a dream ... and almost dies in the process. However, in the course of his journey he meets two wise men and discovers his own inner wisdom. The boy is John Demartini, who grew up to become one of today's foremost inspirational speakers, authors and teachers. The Boy Who Barked will affirm each child's knowing that he or she has genius within. This inspiring story launches The Champion Series, in which you will meet men and women who set out to realise a childhood dream. Before achieving their dreams they must deal with the many obstacles that inevitably turn up when we commit to a worthwhile goal. Share this book with your children and they will know that, with the right attitude, they too can realise their aspirations and dreams. A full-colour, glossy, 44-page picture book aimed at children aged 7 to 10 years. Australian.