Follow along with orphaned siblings, Nadesh and Petra, as they make a new home in Big Tree Land after being kidnapped by pirates! A kind lady takes them into her home, a refuge for lost and orphaned children. Not everyone is happy with their arrival, but lucky for them most of the other kids took a vote and decided to let them stay. Nadesh and Petra discover what it means to live in a democracy, a place where not only everyone has to pitch in and do chores, but most importantly, everyone is equal.The Adventures of Nadesh and Petra teaches the 18 principles of democracy, building from one concept to the next where even a child can have a complete understanding of how a democracy works and how wonderful it is for everyone.All interior illustrations in this book are the creation of Mark A. Hicks and he is the copyright holder. He has won numerous awards for his various works. At www.Markix.net you can see more of his work. Because of his generous nature he has given permission for me to use his illustrations in this book and I am most grateful.I found his illustrations in the DiscoverySchool.com Clip Art Image Gallery and wish to express my thanks to them as well for making the images available. My sincere appreciation goes to DiscoverySchool.com and to Mark Hicks. The world is a better place because of their contributions.