{"product_id":"the-magic-callaloo-9781529504880","title":"The Magic Callaloo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic Callaloo is a vibrant story of community, magic, love, and family, inspired by stories of enslaved Africans and based on the fairy-tale Rapunzel. It pays homage to Cooke's ancestors and the roads they walked to freedom. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 April 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the fairy tale Rapunzel and inspired by the stories of enslaved Africans, The Magic Callaloo is a captivating tale that will transport readers to a world of wonder and enchantment. Written by the celebrated author of So Much, master storyteller Trish Cooke showcases her exceptional talent in this vibrant story that brims with life and color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong ago, in a distant village, a magical callaloo plant flourished in a square. Whoever consumed one of its leaves was bestowed with a wish. However, a greedy and selfish man coveted all the wishes for himself, leading him to steal the callaloo. With only one leaf remaining, Mister and Missus, desperate for a child, plucked it in hopes of fulfilling their dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnbeknownst to them, the greedy man had other plans. He sought to possess everything, even taking their beloved daughter hostage. But destiny had other plans in store. Through her courage and resilience, the daughter managed to make an extraordinary escape, setting out on a journey of self-discovery and freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her book, Trish Cooke pays homage to her ancestors and the paths they traversed to attain liberation. The Magic Callaloo is a testament to the power of resilience, love, and the pursuit of happiness, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 398g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 298 x 9 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529504880\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trish Cooke","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45547003511034,"sku":"9781529504880","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1712345280535_book.jpg?v=1712568264","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-magic-callaloo-9781529504880","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}