The Flower

Written by John Light · Illustrated by Lisa Evans

A forbidden book leads to a discovery that transforms a grey city.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a dreary city, Brigg discovers a forbidden book revealing vibrant flowers. Unable to find them, he stumbles upon seeds, sparking a transformation that defies the city's monotony. What will bloom from this unexpected find? As Brigg's world begins to change, the seeds of hope and color challenge the grey existence around him. Will the city embrace this new life, or will it resist the change? This tale of discovery and transformation unfolds with simplicity, yet leaves a lasting impact, inviting readers to ponder the power of small actions in a world yearning for color.

From the publisher

Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled ‘Do Not Read’, he cannot resist taking it home. In it, he comes upon pictures of bright, vibrant objects called flowers. He cannot find flowers anywhere in the city, but stumbles instead on a packet of seeds. This sets off a chain of events which bring about unexpected results, continuing to grow and bloom even after we have turned the last page. John Light’s enigmatic story is told with utter simplicity, but resonates long after we finish reading this book. His increasingly optimistic vision is hauntingly captured by Lisa Evans’s beautiful and whimsical illustrations.

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