This story is a childrens fantasy that originally came from a dream. It begins with a bedroom scene where Lucy awakens surrounded by a strange eerie light. She is whisked into the fantasy world in order to assist in a special task of making rainbows.
The Rainbow maker is Soup, a strange little man who is dressed as an artist with oddly coloured hair, skin and clothes. He persuades Lucy that he needs her especially as his transport is the beautiful horse Joe – that once belonged to her. There are references here of Lucys tragic loss and the acknowledgment to the young reader of their own fears of losing loved ones.
Throughout the journey, the friends experience a variety of problems but also wonderful times where magical things assist them.
Although this story is a fantasy I believe it would appeal to readers age 6/7 to 12 years as the language is fairly advanced. It would also appeal to younger children if read by an adult. The full-page ink illustrations and a variety of smaller symbolic drawings are included throughout the text.
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Margaret Evans has been writing creatively for over 15 years. A practising holistic therapist with an Honours degree in English Literature and Theatre Studies, Margaret first began exploring her writing through a science fiction piece, set 100 years in the future, which gave her the desire to pursue writing further.
Margaret also qualified as a dance teacher and for many years ran her own dance and theatre school for children. Through this work, and the experience of being a mother and grandmother, Margaret gained a deep insight into a child’s wild imagination. A wonderful place, and one she hopes she can take you and your children, through her magical story ‘A Tale of Rainbow’s End’.
Margaret is a qualified Master in Reiki Natural Healing. She also spends her time exploring the ‘mind, body and spirit’ – through research of religion and spirituality, and private contemplation. Margaret is writing many works in the field, which she hopes to publish in the near future.
The origins of ‘The Tale of Rainbow’s End’ came from a dream, which proved to be the beginnings of a wonderful story.