Discovering the Moon

Fern is on the verge of turning fifteen, a significant milestone in her life as a young Baha'i. In Fern's Faith, the age of fifteen represents the age of spiritual maturity — a time when she will leave childhood behind and take responsibility for the progress of her own spiritual existence. As she ponders the significance of her upcoming birthday, she engages her friends and family members in a series of deep and meaningful conversations. Much of their time is spent reading and discussing passages from the Long Obligatory Prayer, one of three prayers that every Baha'i over the age of fifteen is required to choose from and recite daily. These discussions cause Fern to think deeply about the mysteries of existence as well as about her own life and future.

Jacqueline Mehrabi is an author who has written over twenty books for children and young adults, and has had her books published in many different countries. She is a grandmother of ten and lives in Scotland. Susan Reed is an illustrator and graphic designer whose work has appeared in many children's books, textbooks, and educational materials. Born and raised in the united States, she currently lives with her family in Finland, where she teaches English and Calligraphy.