The Magic Callaloo by Trish Cooke 9781529504880

The Magic Callaloo

£12.99 GBP
£12.99 GBP
In this enchanting reimagining of "Rapunzel", acclaimed author Trish Cooke weaves a spellbinding...
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In this enchanting reimagining of "Rapunzel", acclaimed author Trish Cooke weaves a spellbinding tale inspired by the stories of enslaved Africans. The Magic Callaloo, a sumptuously illustrated masterpiece, transports readers to a distant time and place where a mystical plant grows in the heart of a village.

This extraordinary callaloo possesses the power to grant wishes to those who consume its leaves. However, when a covetous individual pilfers the plant for his own selfish desires, only a single leaf remains. Mister and Missus, longing for a child, seize this final opportunity to fulfil their deepest wish. Their joy is short-lived, as the avaricious thief abducts their cherished daughter, setting the stage for a most remarkable escape.

Trish Cooke, celebrated for her work "So Much", delivers a vibrant narrative brimming with magic, love, and familial bonds. As noted by Dapo Adeola, "Master storyteller Trish Cooke is in top form with this vibrant story of community, magic, love and family that's bursting with life and colour."

The author herself reflects, "The Magic Callaloo pays homage to my ancestors and the roads they walked to freedom." This captivating tale serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and the power of storytelling across generations.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781529504880
Book Author: Trish Cooke
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 216 x 298 x 9 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-04-04
Book Pagination: 32 pages
Book Weight: 398g

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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