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OverviewBased on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Wild Swans,” this enchanting fantasy by Diane Zahler, author of The Thirteenth Princess and A True Princess, is a tale of family, bravery . . . and a terrible spell. Princess Meriel’s brothers have been cursed. An evil 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Diane Zahler , Yvonne GilbertPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.160kg ISBN: 9780062004956ISBN 10: 0062004956 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 27 August 2013 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsFans 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 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 Author InformationDiane 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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