In Our Hands

A story of hope that will inspire everyone to come together and build a better future

We called it the Dulling. It had been creeping in for such a long time and had started so gradually that most people barely even noticed. As the Dulling spread, people began to fight and isolate themselves from each other. Neighbors became enemies, friends became strangers, and soon all color was drained from the world. When the world is plagued with isolation and cursed to live without color, it is up to a group of determined children to grow a seed of hope that will inspire everyone to come together and build a better future. This timeless fable, from debut author Lucy Farfort, is sure to entrance and empower in equal measure.

About the Author

Lucy is a freelance illustrator based in Newcastle, specialising in work for the children's market. She is of mixed Caribbean/English heritage, and is passionate about the need for more diversity in children's publishing. Her illustrations are created using a mix of traditional and digital media - generally watercolour paintings, enhanced with PhotoShop brushes and found textures. She won first prize for illustration, in Faber Children's inaugural FAB Prize competition, in 2017.