Opal Irene Whiteley entered our world on or about December 11,1897. She was real, though reality as she experienced it was otherworldly. Where she came from remains a mystery. She grew up in a time and a place that did not welcome her. She was different from all the other children in Walden, Oregon.
None but a few could understand the remarkable little girl who talked to animals and trees, and who shared secrets with the wind. Over the years, she lived a fascinating life,though in her later years, she slipped gradually into a near-delusional condition. She was treated in a hospital in England in which she spent the remainder of her life.
This is her story as she “escapes” back to a happier time in her childhood in order to endure her hospitalization and treatments.
About the Author:
Reg Grant has authored novels and textbooks, and has written, produced, and acted for radio, television, theater, and film. His films have won two Emmy Awards, as well as numerous film festival awards, including Booklist Starred Reviews, multiple Telly Awards, and the prestigious Golden Apple Award for best educational film in America.
