The Quest for the Golden Bracelet
Oshry turns twelve and it is his time to go on the traditional quest for the golden bracelet. The quest leads Oshry, who is a member of the coal colony, through the other potter colonies on the way to the floating island, where the gold bracelets are made. Along the journey, Oshry meets Balsam, a young potter from the maple colony, who is also on her quest. There is an unspoken rule among the colonies which forbids the friendship with members of other colonies, which Balsam finds a bit silly. She tags along with a reluctant Oshry. Even before they reach the island, they meet some strange potters and begin to hear rumours of the mistreatment of the potters on the floating island. By the time they reach the island, both feel very uncomfortable accepting the traditional bracelet, but what can they do?
Oshry turns twelve and it is his time to go on the traditional quest for the golden bracelet. The quest leads Oshry, who is a member of the coal colony, through the other potter colonies on the way to the floating island, where the gold bracelets are made. Along the journey, Oshry meets Balsam, a young potter from the maple colony, who is also on her quest. There is an unspoken rule among the colonies which forbids the friendship with members of other colonies, which Balsam finds a bit silly. She tags along with a reluctant Oshry. Even before they reach the island, they meet some strange potters and begin to hear rumours of the mistreatment of the potters on the floating island. By the time they reach the island, both feel very uncomfortable accepting the traditional bracelet, but what can they do?