Title: Blackberry Blue Author: Jamila Gavin (illustrated by Richard Collingridge) Genre: Fairytales Publisher: Tamarind Publication Date: November 7 2013 Hardcover: 240 Pages 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. Stand alone or series: Stand alone How did I get this book: Review copy from the publisher Format (e- or p-): Print Why did I read this book: I received a review copy of this book and the moment I opened the package I fell in love with it. Review: Blueberry Blue grew into the most beautiful girl anyone had ever seen. This is a fairly common sentence that appears in fairytales. How many times have you seen it used with regards to a character described in this manner: (Blackberry Blue’s) skin was […]