Upali was a poor boy who worked as a servant in the royal palace. He had no hope of ever becoming anything more than a servant. But one day, he met a remarkable man who changed his life forever. He was the Buddha, the awakened one. Upali wanted to follow him and become his disciple, but would the princes let him?

Based on the story of one of the Buddha's chief disciples, this is a beautiful and inspiring story of courage and not letting one's birth decide one's destiny. With colorful and captivating illustrations, this book will delight and inspire children of all ages.