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The Boy Who Grew Flowers [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Jen Wojtowicz (Author), Steve Adams (Illustrator) "Rink Bowagon was a boy from the deep country ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd (1 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841484970
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841484976
  • Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 22 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 182,291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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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. This Barefoot original book has been adapted by Kazzum into a magical play! Click here to find out more about the show, being performed October through December this year!

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5.0 out of 5 stars truly magical, 19 April 2006
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a wonderful story, beautifully illustrated, a true gem to have in your book-pile, my daughter will ask to read it over and over again, and i consider it one of the most beautiful and magical stories i've ever read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful , 26 Nov 2008
I've never seen difference, as in from one's peers, explained in such an charming way before - Rink, who grows flowers out of his head every full moon, is the class loner, and ends up with the most popular girl in school! And the illustrations are quite simply beautiful. This is a book which will appeal to a vast age range thanks to the gorgeous artwork and delightful story.
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