The Flower

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Thought provoking and beautiful - Rated
This is a strange, beautiful, captivating story that lingers long after reading it.

When Brigg goes to the library and finds a book labelled "Do not read" on it, he does what any self respecting child would do, he takes the book home to read. In it he finds pictures of something he has never seen before in the city...flowers. He is captivated by the illustrations and the beauty of them. On passing an antique shop he sees a picture of a flower in the window and buys, what turns out to be, a packet of seeds, which he plants and nurtures until one at last flourishes.

John Light weaves a story of enormous pathos, yet ultimately of hope which is brought to life through Lisa Evans' haunting illustrations.

It is a story which lends itself to use within the school curriculum in a broad range of subject areas, from PSED and Citizenship to philosphy and thinking skills.

As an adult reader, the book has left a lasting impression on me. It is a stunning book, thought provoking and profound which encourages children to think, to ask questions and to hope...

Amazing stuff!