Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow - Suzanna L Royse

MARIA and the MAGIC of the RAINBOW is a celebration of our differences. It is an engaging and captivating tale about Maria, a courageous, orphaned, pre-teen, physically challenged butterfly who escapes enslavement by a cruel and powerful fire ant obsessed with capturing and returning her to his control.On her quest for freedom and knowledge, she is swept up in an adventure that brings new friends, but also peril and pain; and life changing lessons about discrimination, bullying and friendship.Bravely facing danger and the challenges of adversity, she evolves into a role model for tolerance, compassion and forgiveness, leading to a magical revelation that enlightens everyone with a profound appreciation of each other's difference. AWARDSSTORY MONSTER APPROVED: Honors authors in the field of children's literature whose books inspire, inform, teach, or entertain.Middle-Grade Fiction,Cultural DiversitySchool Life (Bullying and Friendship)ROYAL DRAGONFLY Book Awards, First PlaceMiddle-Grade Fiction,Cultural DiversityPURPLE DRAGONFLY Book Awards WinnerMiddle-Grade FictionMulticultural / DiversitySchool Issues (Bullying and Friendship)READERS' FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL Book AwardsChildren's Fable5 FIVE STAR Reviews"This is a book all children should have."