"Deep, deep under the sea
there are no folk like you and me
But way, way down in the dark abyss
are mermaid folk with tails like fish."
Katherine Hetzel takes a step away from writing fantasy novels for middle grade readers to pen a bedtime story for children.
Told in shimmering rhyming verse, The Rainbow Flower visits an enchanted undersea world of mermaid folk and colorful sea plants and creatures. The handsome and well-loved king who reigns over his peaceful realm should be happy, but is sad because he doesn't have a queen. Following a legend, the king decrees that the mermaid who brings him the illusive rainbow flower will become his queen.
The Rainbow Flower glistens with beautiful illustrations depicting an underwater world filled with vibrant color that is sure to capture the imagination of dreamers of all ages.
Dragonfeather Books
30 pp. ● 8.5x8.5
$13.95 (pb) ● $5,99 (eb)
ISBN 978-1-960373-55-7 (pb)
For ages 5 and up
JUVENILE FICTION – Fantasy
Publication date: October 22, 2024
Katherine Hetzel is the short author who tells tall tales, based in the heart of the UK. She writes fantasy adventure novels and magical short stories for children, and has also dabbled with writing short stories for adults, some of which have been long- and short-listed in competitions or published in anthologies. She loves all things rainbow, cold chicken, and liquorice.
"Interview with Katherine Hertzel Author of Kingstone, The Chronicles of Issraya & Granny Rainbow" by Josephine Park, The Book Dragon
"How to Run a Writing Workshop for Children" by Katherine Hetzel, The Writer's Cookbook