Princess of the Wild Swans
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Publishing Details
Princess of the Wild Swans
By (Author) Diane Zahler
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
29th October 2013
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
FIC
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 130mm, Height 194mm, Spine 13mm
160g
Description
Based on Hans Christian Andersens 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 Meriels 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 Liama beautiful 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.
