Massive publicity campaign planned, with author appearances on TV and radio, plus coverage in all family magazines

Huge sales potential as a Christmas gift book

Submitted to Girlguiding UK (over 500,000 members) for endorsement for their Rainbows

Endorsed by Beacon school headteachers

Rights already sold in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Why is the rainbow getting shorter? Tillie discovers Hecatey the Hideous, King of the Hobgoblins is planning something no-one would ever think of doing, and the beautiful sprites who create the rainbows are counting on Tillie to stop him.

Stealing the thread from the rainbow to create a dazzling magic cloak, Hecatey knows when he wears it, that it has the power to suck the colour from whatever he passes - turning everything around him dull and grey. This way, the wicked hobgoblin believes he'll become the most magnificent sight in all the land. He succeeds. But in a way he doesn't expect!

The Rainbow Weaver is a unique picture book appealing to both children and grown-ups, reminding us that magic is for all ages, not just for little children.

For more background to the book, illustrations and news, do visit www.therainbowweaver.com

Watch Tippi and Lyndsay
talk about the writing of
The Rainbow Weaver on www.bookzone.tv

 

Tippi and Lyndsay appeared at Mostly Books in Abingdon for a marvellous event -
details and photos on the August 14th entry of the Mostly Books Blog

REVIEWS

'A fairytale for all the family.' Kingston Guardian

'A lovely book, full of colour and wonder and magic.' Amazon.co.uk

'A lovely story about the eternal struggle between good and evil.' lovereading4kids.com

A fantastic title intended to bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books. With an innovative use of font and beautiful sketch-style illustrations this one is ideal for reading out loud. When an evil hobgoblin starts draining the colour from our world, young Tillie must travel to a land of sprites and magic to stop him. A great read from a mother and daughter team. - Nick Black, Waterstone's (Richmond)

release date:	September 2007
price:	£10.99 6.99
ISBN13:	9781842432297
binding:	hardback
format:	240 X 265mm
extent:	48
images:
rights:
BIC code:	YFB

AUTHOR DETAILS Lyndsay Russell is an artist and a photographer who lives in Kingston with husband Mike, and daughter Tippi. She is the co-author with her daughter of the bestselling children's picture book The Rainbow Weaver.

CONTACT For a review copy, or for further information, please contact: Chris Burrows PR +44 (0)161 445 6635 email: chrisburrows2@virginmedia.com

Publisher: Oldcastle Books PO Box 394 Harpenden Herts AL5 1XJ Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1582 766348

UK Distribution: Turnaround 3 Olympia Trading Estate Coburg Rd London N22 6TZ Tel: +44 (0)208 829 3000 Fax: +44 (0)208 881 5088 www.turnaround-uk.com