Martyn Hesford

This is a beautiful, magical, funny yet sad book. It is that rare book that can be equally loved by children and adults, with each seeing it differently. Florence, a child, one days sees a mysterious lady in blue up in a tree then over the chip shop, of all places. Florence and the woman become friends and Florence doesn't really mind that nobody believes that she has seen this woman. After a bit, though, Florence becomes frustrated with her family and best friend. She happens to use the blue rose the woman had gifted her to perform 'magic' to make older people's pains disappear and "make them dance again". We all know where this story has to go once the world is aware of Florence's claims and it says terrible, albeit true things about our society. Florence comes out of it all wonderfully, though. A great message and a wonderful satire. This author is a genius.… (plus d'informations)