Every Leaf a Hallelujah [Hardcover]

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.“A slender fable about the power of the individual to save society as a whole…Ejaita’s bright illustrations, influenced by African textile traditions, bring ancient oaks, sequoias, and bristlecone pines to life.” —New York Times Book Review

“A vivid tale…a loving panorama of a mysterious organic world…made more enchanting by Diana Ejaita’s illustrations.” —Financial Times
 
“[A] quest with all the authority of an established folk tale.” —The Guardian
 
“A charming, heartfelt environmentalist fairy tale…Coupled with vibrant illustrations by Ejaita, this gem will resonate with both adult fantasy readers and their children.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“An enchanting environmental story…Okri’s powerful work is l��