Overview
Princesses Aurora and Luna have grown up in a cliff-top palace by the sea, where they are carefully protected by their parents, the king and queen. No one visits, the girls cannot stray beyond the castle walls, and, curiously, all sharp objects are forbidden from the castle. But accidents will happen—particularly when an old curse still has power. Soon, in spite of all precautions, Aurora is struggling not to slip into an enchanted sleep. Frantic, the princesses accept the help of a young fisherman named Symon and embark on a daring ocean voyage to find their aunt—a fairy who may be able to break the spell. From fearsome beasts to raging storms, many dangers befall them, yet they must not give up…for if Aurora sleeps, she will not wake for one hundred years. With its brisk pace and lush descriptions, this spellbinding novel will appeal to readers who enjoy the work of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine.
Full Product Details
Author: Diane Zahler
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.320kg
ISBN: 9780062004963
ISBN 10: 0062004964
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 August 2013
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A refreshing fairy tale that breaks the passive-heroine mold. --Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Princess of the Wild Swans: ""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 Praise for Princess of the Wild Swans: ""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 Praise for Princess of the Wild Swans: ""Engaging and entertaining. A pleasant magical outing."" - Kirkus Reviews Praise for Princess of the Wild Swans: ""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 Praise for A True Princess: ""Readers who enjoyed Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted, Zahler's The Thirteenth Princess or E.D. Baker's ""Tales of the Frog Princess"" series will also relish this tale."" - School Library Journal Praise for The Thirteenth Princess: ""Delicious descriptions."" - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Thirteenth Princess: Lively reworking of familiar elements."" - Booklist ""A refreshing fairy tale that breaks the passive-heroine mold."" - Kirkus Reviews
A refreshing fairy tale that breaks the passive-heroine mold. --Kirkus Reviews A refreshing fairy tale that breaks the passive-heroine mold. --Kirkus Reviews
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.
