The book uses a limited set of colors and they tend to be muted, earthy tones, with a lot of orange, pink, yellow and brown–and maybe a bit of purple and green. The color palette is the one aspect of the book that did not really appeal to me. Readers know already that she will succeed, but the point of the story is the journey, not the destination. Wisteria simply sees flowers she can help, and sets off to do so. The stakes are very low–will the garden bloom or not–and there is no real drama or any real sadness. The Sprite and the Gardener is a slow-paced book along the lines of the Tea Dragon series or a Miyazaki film. The tale is simple and sweet, but sure to make one smile. With a bit of magic, Wisteria makes the garden bloom again, and is soon wondering if sprites and humans could not work side by side. She gets her chance when she discovers a garden carefully tended by a human with the best of intentions–but still the garden is failing. The book follows a sprite named Wisteria who longs to return to the days before humans, when sprites were needed to make things grow. The Sprite and the Gardener is a whimsical, feel-good story perfect for readers looking for something to bring them a little cheer.
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