Rosezinda: Riding Rainbows [Paperback]

"This quirky and somewhat edgy story had me hooked from its exciting beginning to the surprise ending. I didn't want to put it down until I had read the last word; even then, I found myself turning the page, wanting more. The evocative imagery and eccentric characters are worthy of a Spielberg movie (especially the wonderful ‘basketball game,' which is unlike any basketball game the reader could ever imagine)! "Though the story's intended audience is children—who I believe will be entranced by it—it may be enjoyed on multiple levels by older readers. Parents may wish to read Rosezinda: Riding Rainbows with their children and discuss some of the provocative questions it brings up. I'm anxious to read more of Rosezinda's adventures! I applaud Parker on his originality and creativity." Linda R. Thompson, Ed.D., Director of Student Support Services, Harding University, Arkansas "I can size Rosezinda up in one word: BRILLIANT." Roseanna Rudolph, Harmony House Publishers "John Parker's book is exciting because it includes the things that are important in life. When I grow up, I will make a movie out of it if there isn't one by then." 12-year-old Alex, from Eve Yeoman's grade-six class at Lord Roberts School, Vancouver, BC. "Parker has created a wonderful magical world that is totally against the readers' perception of reality, but which seems entirely plausible." Monique Trottier, Raincoast Publishers "No matter what your age, sex, color, culture, or beliefs, you will both love and identify with Rosezinda and her extraordinary adventures." Ellen Poole, art historian "This book is certain to challenge anyone's perspective of an afterlife in a thought-provoking yet delightfully entertaining way." John Crossen, Cartoon Illustrator "The story will help children and adults cope with many of the uneasy global issues threatening the 21st century. Read Rosezinda!"–Roy ‘Pop' Lawlor, who rode rainbows "You'll never catch me riding a roller coaster, but reading Rosezinda was a magical trip I wouldn't have missed."–Beverley Simons, playwright

John F. Parker is a writer of several Canadian and U.S. composition textbooks, two stage plays, a mystery novel which has been nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award, and he hopes that there will be many more Rosezinda adventures. John is a teacher, professional actor, director, husband, father, and grandfather. He lives in Vancouver with his wife of 38 years where–besides all his other activities–he loves playing racquetball, skiing at Whistler, and taking people on theatre tours to London.