The Mysterious Blossom is a story about beauty and belonging. It follows a flower that grows beside a lake, unlike any other flower the villagers have seen. Fearful of her strange appearance, the people of the village believe she brings bad luck and decide she must be destroyed. But one boy sees her differently, and his quiet act of kindness changes how the whole village comes to see her.
Published in both English and Arabic by HBKU Press, Doha, Qatar.
Awards & Recognition
• Finalist, The 18th Annual Best Book Awards (American Book Fest), Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit category, 2021 Here
• Honourable Mention, Purple Dragonfly Awards, Best Illustration category, 2021 Here
Available to purchase on Waterstones: Link
You can read my interview about this book with HBKU Press publication here.
