The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane

Brother Theophane wasnt like the other monks. He couldnt help but stare out the window and daydream. Banished from the copying room for his playfulness and curiosity, Brother Theophone discovers a way to make colorful inks that capture the glory of nature. Soon his simple, brown world becomes one of beautyand books become works of art. Includes poetry penned by medieval monks, who scribbled verse in the margins of manuscripts. Back matter includes information about illuminated manuscripts and the monks who preserved knowledge during the Middle Ages.

C. M. Millen is the author of BLUE BOWL DOWN: AN APPALACHIAN RHYME, THE LOW-DOWN LAUNDRY LINE BLUES, and A SYMPHONY FOR THE SHEEP. She lives in Toledo, Ohio.