Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> AWARDS</p><p><br></p><p>STORY MONSTER APPROVED: Honors authors in the field of children's literature whose books inspire, inform, teach, or entertain.</p><p><br></p><p>Middle-Grade Fiction,</p><p><br></p><p>Cultural Diversity</p><p><br></p><p>School Life (Bullying and Friendship)</p><p><br></p><p>ROYAL DRAGONFLY Book Awards, First Place</p><p><br></p><p>Middle-Grade Fiction,</p><p><br></p><p>Cultural Diversity</p><p><br></p><p>PURPLE DRAGONFLY Book Awards Winner</p><p><br></p><p>Middle-Grade Fiction</p><p><br></p><p>Multicultural / Diversity</p><p><br></p><p>School Issues (Bullying and Friendship)</p><p><br></p><p>READERS' FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL Book Awards</p><p><br></p><p>Children's Fable</p><p><br></p><p>5 FIVE STAR Reviews</p><p><br></p><p>"This is a book all children should have."</p>