Brilliantly told and sumptuously illustrated, The Magic Callaloo is
based on the fairy-tale "Rapunzel" and inspired by stories of
enslaved Africans. By the celebrated author of So Much "Master
storyteller Trish Cooke is in top form with this vibrant story of
community, magic, love and family that's bursting with life and
colour." Dapo Adeola Long ago and far away, a magic callaloo plant
grew in a village square. Whoever ate one of its leaves was granted
a wish. But a greedy selfish man wanted all the wishes for himself
so he stole the callaloo. With only one leaf left, Mister and
Missus, desperate for a child, pluck it to make their dream come
true. But the greedy man wants everything and he kidnaps their
beloved daughter, who will ultimately make the most remarkable
escape. Trish Cooke says, “The Magic Callaloo pays homage to my
ancestors and the roads they walked to freedom.”
General
Imprint: |
Walker Books Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Trish Cooke
|
Illustrators: |
Sophie Bass
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Dimensions: |
290 x 210mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
32 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5295-0488-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5295-0488-0 |
Barcode: |
9781529504880 |
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