Return of the Vinetropes [Hardcover]

For young fantasy lovers the characters that Ms. Ross introduces in, The Vinetrope Adventures: Return of the Vinetropes, promise new worlds to become lost in.Return of the Vinetropes will take you on a magical journey that blends old and new. In this tale where science is intertwined with magic, young readers are lead to use their imaginations to consider their place in the world and the impact of their choices. The remarkable story is punctuated with artwork of the highest quality - a visual feast for readers that brings the many lovable characters to life. This perfect blending of visual elements with the written word is an extraordinary exemplar of the arts joining forces to create powerful storytelling.This story proves that even the smallest person, be it a 12-year-old girl or a diminutive vinetrope, can still be part of an epic and great adventure. An exciting adventure from a debut novelist. Seamlessly blends fantasy and science fiction. Lavishly illustrated with many full color plates and original drawings by the internationally famous artist, Julie Bell.The wee-folk have returned. But we are surprised to learn they are called vinetropes, not fairies. Uncover the mystery of who vinetropes are and why they have returned in this first book in The Vinetrope Adventures series. Following a young girl, Sara, who has recently lost her mom to cancer, Return of the Vinetropes tells the story of the birth of remarkable fairy-like creature who Sara discovers in her backyard. She is Lucinda Vinetrope, born wise, full grown and all alone, but possessing some astounding powers. In fact, the very blood circulating in her body is a form of clean energy! Lucinda knows the world is different, not at all like she remembers it from her dreams in her growing chamber, but she is born and she must survive. The two protagonists, both lonely and bewildered by loss, instantly bond and begin a quest to see if other vinetropes do exist. Could Lucindas birth herald the making of a lăI