Princess of the Wild Swans

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Princess Meriels brothers have been cursed. A terrible enchantmentcast by their conniving new stepmotherhas 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 Liama pretty half-witch and her clever brotherMeriel vows to finish a seemingly impossible task. If she completes it, her brothers may be saved.

But if she fails . . . all will be lost.

Reviews

"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

"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

"Engaging and entertaining. A pleasant magical outing." -- Kirkus 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

Author Bio

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 Yorks Harlem Valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape.