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Rink Bowagon is an ordinary schoolboy with a remarkable secret: at every full moon, he sprouts beautiful flowers from his body. The unusual gift makes his classmates wary, and he feels isolated. Determined to find a place where his talent is valued, Rink channels his creativity into a special pair of shoes for a fellow student, hoping to bridge the gap between him and others. Through this act of kindness, Rink discovers that understanding and support can bloom even in the most unlikely places.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jennifer Wojtowicz
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