Abilene’s Cloudy Journey
In this tale of the Abilene series, Abilene discovers the unexpected—her inner strength and her ability to see beyond a difficult situation. Her deep love for imagination always helps her to exercise her special powers, in this case her courage. The author uses several metaphors to characterize clouds as a bully, fear, peer pressure, and uncertainty. The antagonists in this story represent fear and obstacles, while the protagonists are symbolized by the main character’s courage, imagination, and ability to see beyond obstacles.
