Prepare yourself. is about to inspire you. These four stories by Vail Johnson – a 9-year-old writer – and Ed Payne – a veteran journalist and children’s author – will touch you like nothing else you’ve ever read. Vail died suddenly in her sleep before she could turn 10, but left pages of profound insight for someone so young. Payne’s storytelling skills, along with the whimsical images of illustrator Britt Sekulic, turn Vail’s stories into memorable tales that will leave her imprint on your heart.