Prepare to enter a world of magicians, enchanted forests, talking animals and wicked witches . . . Here are six magical stories to thrill and enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight readers of all ages, and the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away.

 

This book was recognised by the Coventry Inspiration Book Award. It was recognised by the UK Literacy Association Book Award.

There are 240 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 2014 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Richard Collingridge was born in Hammersmith in London and studied illustration at UWE before going to live in Paris, where he still lives. He has always enjoyed creating different worlds and has managed to turn it into his job! His acclaimed debut picture book, When It Snows, came out in 2013, followed in 2016 by Lionheart. Tiny Little Rocket is his third book. Jamila Gavin used to be a concert pianist. She also worked for the BBC. She is now an award-winning writer. She has two grown-up children and lives in Stroud.