Overview
Princess Meriel’s brothers have been cursed. A terrible enchantment—cast by their conniving new stepmother—has transformed the handsome princes into swans. They now swim forlornly on a beautiful heart-shaped lake that lies just beyond the castle walls. Meriel will do whatever it takes to rescue her beloved brothers. But she must act quickly. If Heart Lake freezes, her brothers will be forced to fly south or perish. With help from her newfound friends Riona and Liam—a beautiful half-witch and her clever brother—Meriel vows to finish a seemingly impossible task. If she completes it, her brothers may be saved. But if she fails…all will be lost. With a mesmerizing voice, Diane Zahler delivers an exceptionally dazzling retelling—full of magic, adventure, and fascinating characters. Fans of beautifully written and exciting fantasy novels, including those who love Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine, will be enthralled.
Full Product Details
Author: Diane Zahler ,
Yvonne Gilbert
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 19.40cm
Weight: 0.160kg
ISBN: 9780062004956
ISBN 10: 0062004956
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 27 August 2013
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A suspenseful climax leads to a happy conclusion. Fans of Gail Carson Levine's Princess Tales series who are ready for something longer and more novelistic will love this tale--School Library Journal
A suspenseful climax leads to a happy conclusion. Fans of Gail Carson Levine s Princess Tales series who are ready for something longer and more novelistic will love this tale--School Library Journal
Fans of Jessica Day George and Gail Carson Levine will enjoy Zahler's light, lyrical prose, as well as her stalwart and true heroine and strong secondary characters, all of which make this fairly straightforward retelling of Grimm's The Six Swans fun to read. --Booklist Engaging and entertaining. A pleasant magical outing. --Kirkus Reviews As with her other fairy-tale interpretations, Zahler shines in her ability to set an exquisite scene. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A suspenseful climax leads to a happy conclusion. Fans of Gail Carson Levine's Princess Tales series who are ready for something longer and more novelistic will love this tale--School Library Journal
Author Information
Diane Zahler is the author of THE THIRTEENTH PRINCESS, A TRUE PRINCESS, and PRINCESS OF THE WILD SWANS. Her books have been praised for their “delicious descriptions” (Kirkus Reviews) and their “gratifying depth” (Publishers Weekly). Diane lives with her husband and dog in New York’s Harlem Valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape.
