Wicked Marigold

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In a funny and charming fantastical romp, overlooked Princess Marigold is nothing like her perfect, just-returned sisterso she runs away to an evil wizards tower to prove her wickedness.

Princess Marigoldwho hadnt yet been born when the remarkable Princess Rosalind was kidnappedis eleven when the unthinkable happens: her older sister escapes her captivity and comes home. Marigold has always known shes not as good, sweet, or kind as the sister everyone adores, but amid the celebration of Rosalinds return, Marigold realizes something new: if Princess Rosalind is good, then Princess Marigold must be wicked. And theres no place for wickedness in the kingdom. When Marigold tries to find a new place for herself in an evil wizards fortress, though, the results are disastrous. Before shes even learned to cackle or scowl properly, she gets tangled up in a magical plot to ruin all the Cacophonous Kingdoms. Is Marigold too wicked to make things right Or can shewith the help of a kitchen boy, a well-dressed imp, and a grumpy blob of glopfind her own way to restore peace This endearing fantasy will have princess and anti-princess fans alike chuckling and cheering.

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A hilarious, heartwarming, and whimsical adventure reminiscent of Howls Moving Castle.
Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times best-selling author of Rump

Wicked Marigold is a magical and enchanting romp. I adored Princess Marigold, loved her hilarious companions, and followed her escapades with delight. If you like stories about fairy-tale princesses little sisters (and who doesnt), this book is for you.
Leah Cypess, author of the Sisters Ever After series

Wicked Marigold is a delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom, a fairy-tale caper that delves into the heart of what it means to be good and what it means to be wicked. Caroline Carlson cleverly plays with this dichotomy, illustrating with humor and wit that we are not simply one or the other, but a mix that makes us wonderfully human. The novel isnt a heavy-handed morality tale, though, but a playful romp that young readers will find fun, cozy, and relatable. Filled with warmth and charm, Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch.
Soman Chainani, New York Times best-selling author of The School for Good and Evil

Clever and delightful, Wicked Marigold tells the story of a spunky princess who dares to leave perfection behind. A perfectly hilarious tale for the imperfect among us!
Tara Dairman, award-winning author of All Four Stars and The Girl from Earths End

Author Bio

Caroline Carlson is also the author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates trilogy, The Worlds Greatest Detective, and The Door at the End of the World. Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, Bank Street College of Education, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild. She holds an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives with her family in Pittsburgh. Visit her online at www.carolinecarlsonbooks.com.