The Neverend Friend

Achille and his teddy bear, Benji, are heroic adventurers and best friends.
One night, Benji is lost, and Achille feels helpless. When Achille learns that Benji is on top of the monstrous Mount NeverEnd, Achille embarks on a difficult journey to recover him. He braves the steep slopes, outsmarts a horrible ogre, and travels through a wondrous forest . . . but Achille performs his most courageous and selfless act of all after reaching the top of Mount NeverEnd.
Detailed illustrations create a richly imagined world in this poignant and enchanting story about courage, confidence, and true friendship.


About the Author

Sapana Grossi is a business attorney by day, children's book author by night who pens stories inspired by her three young children. Her style is a culmination of her love for the bygone eras and for time-honored tales.

Sapana is a graduate of University of California Los Angeles and Emory University School of Law, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrations. She enjoys classical art and literature, and all things Indian and Italian.

The NeverEnd Friend is her first book.

Igor Kovyar was born in Saint Petersburg, Soviet Union, and has been drawing since the age of five. His classical education in painting and drawing began at the St. Petersburg School of Arts. After immigrating to Israel in 1990, he continued his training at WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education. Igor has illustrated more than 30 children's books.

Igor lives in Haifa, Israel, with his wonderful wife Julia, his two sons-Michael and Mark-and their dog, Benjamin.