The World of Letters: A Tale of Jealousy is a cleverly-written fable about the alphabet, written by C.C. Strachan and illustrated by Milena Vitorovic. In the world of AbbaLand, a virtual world, ruled by Abba, is filled with English letters and words. Dictionary Land, Computer Land and Gospel Land were regular places to socialize. One Sunday at Gospel Land, the letters argued about which was most important; X and Z are deemed unimportant as they were rarely used. A and E felt jealous of I, as it was now the most widely-used letter, with the age of technology arriving, and it now being used in front of many words, such as iPhone, iPad, or even iRobot. After secretly sneaking into Computer Land and deleting I, A and E felt jubilant, now being more important than other letters, but it threw AbbaLand into chaos, as words no longer made sense. Not even the word DICTIONARY existed any more. A and E suddenly felt remorse, and rescued I from Recycle Bin Land, but were rewarded in meeting Abba face-to-face and earning his forgiveness and love.

One of the most engaging educational books for children I have read in quite some time, The World of Letters: A Tale of Jealousy was well-written. Not only did C.C. Strachan show how equally important each letter of the alphabet was, but created such a well-rounded tale of enchantment that was so beautifully brought to life on each page, with magical illustrations. Tinged with a gospel theme, many important lessons are brought to light regarding jealousy, envy, greed and the importance of equality. Forcing yourself into a position, simply to satisfy your need to feel self-important, is dangerous to all, and throws off the balance of things, as one greedy act can hurt everything and everyone in its path. At the same time, it teaches the simplest facts about the English alphabet which are little-known. I was absolutely delighted with the imagination and thought that went into this well-written tome, even giggling at the clever mention of Z being essential for all who sleep (Zzzzz...), and wholeheartedly recommend The World of Letters: A Tale of Jealousy to young readers aged 7-12, due to the many lessons it gives in equality and being respectful towards others, regardless of how different they might seem.

There are 26 letters in the alphabet. But have you ever wondered why? C.C. Strachan, author of The World of Letters: A Tale of Jealousy, tells a tale that ponders that question. One Sunday, the alphabet letters who dwell in AbbaLand go to Gospel Land. The letter A explained that there is no I in TEAM. The letter T promptly replied that there is no A in TOGETHER. Despite their different roles in the alphabet, the letters were perfectly made with computers in their bellies and retractable arms by ABBA, their creator that no one had ever seen. Unbelievers doubted ABBA's existence. Soon their differences led to arguments and a terrible tragedy strikes. The letters can't form the words they used to spell. Who can save them?

I loved The World of Letters. C.C. Strachan's extraordinary imagination let me escape into another world while pondering a real-life problem. Her deep Christian faith was evident. This work of fiction not only kindled my spirit but honed my grammar usage. The inclusion of computer terms was cool and the dialogue infused with slang made the story believable and interesting. With only 58 pages, it emphasized the importance of teamwork and reiterated the beauty of individuality. The illustrations by Milena Vitorovic had personality and swagger that notably contributed to the story. This children's story is worthy of critical acclaim. The World of Letters is highly recommended.

Hello dear readers,

I am C.C Strachan’s son Anton Carl Jr Strachan. This book is such an amazing book that has been my favorite childhood book. This has a lot of Christian Allegory that I also gave this to my Literature teacher.

I also gave this book to my best friend, she already loves this book if you are reading this and never read this book yet…l won’t spoil it but I recommend you read it : ).