The legend grows The Little Monk is back! For every person charmed by Paulist's top seller comes a delightful prequel that traces one critical year in the beloved character's history. In this book the Little Monk is a novice in the monastery of Maloo, where his serenity is darkened by the battle between good and evil. Evil forces tempt him, but though he resists temptation, he finds himself haunted by the past and is eventually put on trial in the world outside the protective walls of Maloo. This timeless parable - - combines poetry, proverbs, stories and enlightening incidents - investigates the theme of God's continual presence during the darkest struggles in life - explores the gifts of spiritual formation: silence, solitude, serenity, simplicity, single-heartedness, service and scripture - is a modern myth to help enrich one's own spirituality - is truly a book for all ages