The English Roses by Madonna - more than 500,000 copies sold!
An inspiring story about the importance of compassion and the rewards
of friendship in a new Anniversary Edition in a beautiful larger
format.
Madonna's The English Roses is a story of rivalry and friendship among
schoolgirls in contemporary London. Four girls--Nicole, Amy, Charlotte,
and Grace--are eleven years old and the very best of friends. They have
sleepovers, picnics and ice-skating parties that exclude Binah, a
beautiful girl whose seemingly perfect life makes them "green with
envy." However, when a feisty, pumpernickel-loving fairy godmother takes
them on a magical journey, they learn to their great surprise that
Binah's life is not nearly as enviable as it had seemed.
This tale is cleverly told, with many teaspoonfuls of good humor.
Children and adults alike engage with this story that celebrates
friendship as much as it teaches compassion. Jeffrey Fulvimari's
illustrations are no less than stunning--they fill every page with
vivacious black ink lines and gorgeous watercolor reminiscent of 1960s
fashion sketches.