Title: The Golden Tentacle

Author: Natalie Nheu

Illustrator: Vanessa Bong

Publisher: Ark House Press

Publication Date: 2022

Format: Hardcover Picture Book

Pages: 36 pages

Size: 21 cm x 21.2 cm x 0.64 cm

Recommended Age: 5–10 years

ISBN: 9780645594706

In The Golden Tentacle, Natalie Nheu crafts a spiritually rich allegory that follows Ned, a young boy searching for meaning in a world that feels empty. When he meets Jade, a joyful and faith-filled girl, Ned begins to see the light of Christ through her life. As Jade shares the story of Mac—who represents God—and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, Ned discovers the truth he’s been longing for. The “golden tentacle” becomes a symbol of God’s presence and guidance, reaching into Ned’s life to bring hope, purpose, and redemption.