Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow: 2nd Edition

MARIA and the MAGIC of the RAINBOW is a celebration ofour 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 inan 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, sheevolves 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 F