Embark on a magical journey with Julius in The Pearl Whisperer, a captivating blend of reality and fantasy for both adults and children.
Extraxt from the book
When everyone had sat down, there was still one chair empty.
“Is someone else coming?” Julius asked. “Who’s going to sit on that chair?”
“Ah, that one! That’s the chair for The One Who Is Always Missing. But They are never here anyway, so we can just start the party.” The Lord of Mist cast purple fog from his sleeve. The fog now lay over the chair, so that Julius could no longer see it.
Julius sits in his room and wants to draw, but his crayons have stopped working. He is afraid and sad and tries to remember exactly what his father has told him – he knows it was something important. Suddenly, a girl appears in the glass ball that Julius’ grandparents have given him for Christmas.
His mother has said it was magical, but Julius didn’t really believe her. And yet, he soon finds himself inside the glass ball together with the girl, who tells him they must find the colorsprights which have disappeared from his crayons. Only then will Julius remember what his father has said.
Together they head on a journey in which reality and fantasy exist happily side by side, and nothing is as it first appears.Will Julius find the colorsprights and remember what his father told him? What in all the world are colorspright? And who exactly is the Pearl Whisperer?
The Pearl Whisperer is the story about Julius, a 7-year old boy who has forgotten an important message....of Pappus, his stuffed toy parrot with remarkable and hidden powers...of the mysterious and unpredictable Soh, emerging out of nowhere...and of a struggle between good and evil, between courage and cowardice that will bring Julius, Soh and Pappus on a long and dangerous journey which will change their lives forever.
The Pearl Whisperer is a spellbinding tale of evilness, bravery and the power of friendship set against the sprawling canvas where reality and fantasy goes hand in hand.
From reviews:
The book tells the story of Julius, who journeys through a fantasy world filled with symbolism and unique experiences. The narrative style is enjoyable, like an epic fabel...This book is insightful and takes children in difficult life situations seriously, while also teaching adults how to best support children’s feelings. (Bokvrimmel bookblog)
I was blown away by the beautiful design of The Pearl Whisperer, which reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. (Stjernekast bookblog)
About the book:
Join Julius on a magical journey in The Pearl Whisperer, a book that blends reality with fantasy in a way that captivates both adults and children. When Julius discovers that his crayons have lost their magic and finds himself engulfed in sorrow and fear, he suddenly finds himself inside a snow globe, where he meets a mysterious girl who guides him on a quest to find the missing color powers.
In a world where nothing is quite what it seems, Julius must confront his deepest emotions and process his parents' divorce—a theme that gives the book profound emotional depth. The Pearl Whisperer is not only a story about finding color powers but also an exploration of a child's experience with change, loss, and the complex emotions that accompany them.
The book highlights the significance of friendship and demonstrates how the courage and wisdom of even the smallest individuals can make a big difference. With a touch of magic and a dash of humor, The Pearl Whisperer will entertain and touch readers of all ages.
The Pearl Whisperer is the first book in the series about Julius. The second book in the series is called The Night Garden.
Written by Cathrine L Wilhelmsen
Illustrations by Petter Winther
