All the Colors of Magic

Penelope lives with her mother–her father died years ago. She has
always been different from other children: for example, her hair has been grey since
she was born. But one day, Penelope wakes up with sparkling red hair and her
mother confesses the truth: her father is not only still alive, he’s a wizard.
Penelope has inherited his powers, and embarks on a journey to find him …