The Colour of Hope
Ross MacKenzie
£7.99
Mr B's review
The Dominion has been cursed by the Emperor and the Necromancer. They have stolen all the colour from the world and drained the Kingdom of light and joy. Now they keep it for themselves, enjoying its enchanting powers while everyone else exists in cold, dark shades of grey and black. That is until a young boy makes a wish- a simple wish on a star which changes the course of history forever. A miracle baby is born and she is bright, bold and engulfed in colour, but her life is in danger as the Emperor’s murderous ripper dogs and black coats hunt her. Rumour of ‘The Rainbow Child’ spreads, igniting a fire to fight the evil and restore all that once was lost.
An evocative and magical fantasy novel that I simply couldn’t put down! – Becky
Description
Waterstones Scottish Children’s Book of the Month
Years ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born – everything she touches turns to colour. But the child’s life is in danger from her very first breath. Soon the Emperor’s murderous Ripper Dogs and Black Coats come hunting. Can the girl and her adopted father survive in the forest – and what will it take to return colour and hope to the world?
Publisher Review
“Pure brilliance… A dazzling spectrum of non-stop thrills” — Piers Torday “It’s as magical as it is original; infused with a glittering rainbow of strange enchantments, colourful characters, and brave hearts” — Thomas Taylor
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