The Pearlwhisperer

The Pearl Whisperer is a richly woven, magical adventure that speaks to both the imagination of children and the emotions of adults.Julius, a sensitive seven-year-old boy, finds himself in turmoil when his colored pencils suddenly stop working. Drawing has always been his way of making sense of his feelings-especially when loneliness, anger, or sadness feel too heavy to carry. But when his mother leaves once again and his father delivers news Julius can't quite grasp, even his drawings abandon him.Then, one winter's evening, Julius discovers that his grandparents' snow globe holds a hidden secret. Inside it lives Soh, a bright, mysterious girl with braids and a spark in her eyes, who has been waiting for him. And to Julius' astonishment, his beloved stuffed parrot Pappus springs to life-feathers, voice, and all. Together the three set off on a fantastical quest to find the lost Colorsprights, the tiny beings that give pencils their colors. To bring them back, they must locate the Hidin