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'The Boy Who Grew Flowers, illustrated by Steve Adams, is that rare thing, a substantial story delivered through a full-colour picture book. Rink keeps himself to himself, aware that his unorthodox home life and flower-growing set him apart from his peers. But when Angelina arrives, she expects her peers to accept her differences and disability. The linguistic ability of the story-telling combines with lush illustrations in a delightful, unusual book.' --The Bookseller
The most original new fairytale of the bunch is The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz. Rink Bowagon (see, that's original) lives on Lonesome Mountain and sprouts flowers whenever there's a full moon. A nice girl called Angelina Quiz takes a fancy to him at school, and he makes her a pair of snakeskin slippers. Romance, and a lot of plant life, blossoms. It's lovely, but text-heavy, so you have to be a reader to enjoy this one, I'd say. --Nicola Smyth, Independant on Sunday
'A beautiful romantic fairytale for a modern audience... wonderfully illustrated, a warm story for readers looking for a little magic in their everyday lives' --The Green Parent
The most original new fairytale of the bunch is The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz. Rink Bowagon (see, that's original) lives on Lonesome Mountain and sprouts flowers whenever there's a full moon. A nice girl called Angelina Quiz takes a fancy to him at school, and he makes her a pair of snakeskin slippers. Romance, and a lot of plant life, blossoms. It's lovely, but text-heavy, so you have to be a reader to enjoy this one, I'd say. --Nicola Smyth, Independant on Sunday
'A beautiful romantic fairytale for a modern audience... wonderfully illustrated, a warm story for readers looking for a little magic in their everyday lives' --The Green Parent
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Rink's grandmother was raised by wolves, his Uncle Dud tames rattlesnakes, and Rink grows beautiful flowers all over his body when the moon is full. Townspeople just don't understand the Bowagons. But one day a new girl named Angelica arrives at Rink's school, and he soon discovers she has some unique qualities too. Using humour and metaphor to promote acceptance, this touching story shows us that what makes us different makes us beautiful.
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