About the book
The Guardian: Best Children's and YA Book of the Year
An environmental fairytale that speaks eloquently to the most pressing issues of our times, from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Famished Road.
Mangoshi lives with her mom and dad in a village near the forest. When her mom becomes ill, Mangoshi knows only one thing can help her—a special flower that grows deep in the forest.
The little girl needs all her courage when she sets out alone to find and bring back the flower, and all her kindness to overpower the dangers she encounters on the quest.
Ben Okri brings the power of his mystic vision to a timely story that weaves together wonder, adventure, and environmentalism.
Editions of Every Leaf a Hallelujah
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781635422702
- EBook
- ISBN 9781635422719
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The Guardian: Best Children's and YA Book of the Year
An environmental fairytale that speaks eloquently to the most pressing issues of our times, from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Famished Road.
Mangoshi lives with her mom and dad in a village near the forest. When her mom becomes ill, Mangoshi knows only one thing can help her—a special flower that grows deep in the forest.
The little girl needs all her courage when she sets out alone to find and bring back the flower, and all her kindness to overpower the dangers she encounters on the quest.
Ben Okri brings the power of his mystic vision to a timely story that weaves together wonder, adventure, and environmentalism.
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What is Every Leaf a Hallelujah about?
The Guardian: Best Children's and YA Book of the Year
An environmental fairytale that speaks eloquently to the most pressing issues of our times, from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Famished Road.
Mangoshi lives with her mom and dad in a village near the forest. When her mom becomes ill, Mangoshi knows only one thing can help her—a special flower that grows deep in the forest.
The little girl needs all her courage when she sets out alone to find and bring back the flower, and all her kindness to overpower the dangers she encounters on the quest.
Ben Okri brings the power of his mystic vision to a timely story that weaves together wonder, adventure, and environmentalism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Every Leaf a Hallelujah?
Fiction > Fantasy > Magical realism
Where can I read a sample of Every Leaf a Hallelujah?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781635422702
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Every Leaf a Hallelujah?
Ben Okri
Who is the Publisher of the book Every Leaf a Hallelujah?
Other Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Every Leaf a Hallelujah is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781635422702) and ebook(ISBN 9781635422719)
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