Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The bestselling author of the Shatter Me series takes readers beyond the limits of their imaginationin this captivating new middle grade adventure where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found inthe most unexpected places.
Recently featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn t missher;magic and color, whichseem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her.The day Father disappears fromFerenwood hetakes nothing but a ruler with him. But it sbeen almost three years sincethen, and Alice is determinedto find him. She loves her father even morethan she loves adventure, and she s abouttoembark on one to find the other.
But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find himshe ll have totravel through the mythical, dangerousland ofFurthermore, wheredown can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her onlycompanion is aboy named Oliver whose own magicalability is based in lies and deceit and with a liar by her side in a land where nothing is asit seems, it will take all of Alice's wits (and every limbshe'sgot) tofind Father and returnhome to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself and hold fast to the magicoflove in the face of loss.
"Afast-paced, funny, and richly imaginative story that embraces and celebrates individuality." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Rich, luscious, clever prose." Kirkus, starred review"
Synopsis
The bestselling author of the Shatter Me series takes readers beyond the limits of their imaginationin this captivating new middle grade adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale.
New York Times bestseller
Recently featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
Inspired by her childhood love of books likeA Secret GardenandThe Chronicles of Narnia, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi crafts a spellbinding new world where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.
There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn t missher;magic and color, whichseem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her.The day Father disappears fromFerenwood hetakes nothing but a ruler with him. But it sbeen almost three years sincethen, and Alice is determinedto find him. She loves her father even morethan she loves adventure, and she s abouttoembark on one to find the other.
But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find himshe ll have totravel through the mythical, dangerousland ofFurthermore, wheredown can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. It will take all of Alice's wits (and every limbshe'sgot) tofind Father and returnhome to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself and hold fast to the magicoflove in the face of loss.
"Afast-paced, funny, and richly imaginative story that embraces and celebrates individuality." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Rich, luscious, clever prose." Kirkus, starred review"
Synopsis
A captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series.
"Brimming with color and magic." New York Times Book Review
- New York Times bestseller
- Featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," NPR, TIME, and Entertainment Weekly
Inspired by her childhood love of books likeA Secret GardenandThe Chronicles of Narnia, bestselling author Tahereh Mafi crafts a spellbinding new world where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.
There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn t missher;magic and color, whichseem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her.The day Father disappears fromFerenwood hetakes nothing but a ruler with him. But it sbeen almost three years sincethen, and Alice is determinedto find him. She loves her father even morethan she loves adventure, and she s abouttoembark on one to find the other.
But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find himshe ll have totravel through the mythical, dangerousland ofFurthermore, wheredown can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. It will take all of Alice's wits (and every limbshe'sgot) tofind Father and returnhome to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself and hold fast to the magicoflove in the face of loss.
"A place so full of enchanting beauty and topsy-turvy adventure, it even calls to mind Wonderland and Oz.... Friendship, family and self-acceptance. What makes this book truly sing is the lush world Mafi has created, brimming with color and magic." New York Times Book Review
"Afast-paced, funny, and richly imaginative story that embraces and celebrates individuality." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Rich, luscious, clever prose." Kirkus, starred review"