david gifaldi
The Boy Who Spoke Colors

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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
ISBN: 0395650259

Felix is a special child: he speaks colors instead of words. It's a wonderful gift, but also a dangerous one, for the kingdom is ruled by an evil king. When the king hears of Felix's gift, he abducts the boy and devises a plan to use Felix for his own greedy purposes. Supported by the love of his parents and a new friend, Felix will try to escape and return home, but it will take all his luck and the magic of his gift for him to succeed. An original tale of the nature and power of talents and the enduring quality of love. Ages 6-12.

"Weaves together themes of family love, courage, and the power of possessing one's own special gift...A picture book likely to wend its way into the memories of imaginative children."

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