Don't Know Where, Don't Know When by Annette Laing
Publisher: Confusion Press
Publication date: August 2007
ISBN: 9780979476945
Source: Review copy provided by author
Things I Liked:
This was a fun way to learn more about the history of Britain during both WWI and WWII. The kids experienced what it was like to be evacuees during those wars as well as the privations and other difficulties children faced back then. I enjoyed learning more about personal experiences of people during the wars, than what most other books try to teach - the general what happened and when type of information.
Things I Didn't Like:
I found that for more than half of the book, the story moved very slowly. I got bored and had a hard time plowing through the details, some of which seemed rather extraneous. Also, some of the transitions between time and place or just sections was abrupt and made it disorienting to read. Not the best example of time travel to learn about the past, but still pretty good.
Read-alikes:
Reminded me a bit of the Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
a few here and there
mrg-factor: X
some children born out of wedlock, but nothing described
v-factor: ->
soldiers who have been injured are described briefly
Overall rating: ***
Do you prefer time travel to teach history, regular historical fiction, or nonfiction?
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Sleepless by Cyn Balog
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication date: July 2010
ISBN: 9780385738484
Source: ARC provided by Traveling ARC Tours
Eron has been a sandman for nearly a hundred years and his term is coming to an end. He seduces his charges to sleep each night, but he isn't supposed to become too attached to them. But Eron is feeling inexplicable attracted to Julia, one of those he puts to sleep. As the time for his return to human life draws near, he tries to teach his replacement who shows little interest in life as a sandman. Even as he starts his transition to human life, he knows he should stay away from Julia. But will he be able to stay away from her when she is in danger?
Things I Liked:
This story was quite unique and interesting. It had an odd mix of sweet and scary elements that worked rather well together. I was intrigued by the idea of sandmen and the rules they must follow. Eron was a fabulous hero and you can't help but root for him. I found myself wanting to know more about his past life and his time as a sandman. Definitely not your typical paranormal romance.
Since I've worked at this stand in the food court since freshman year, pre-Griffin, I have a knack at predicting what certain customers will order. Judging by their waistlines, I can tell that these girls are fat-free vanilla yogurt in a kiddie-size cake cone all the way. p 46 of ARC
Things I Didn't Like:
I think the interesting premise was really the best part of the book. I found that the details of the story and many of the characters were lacking. I was unimpressed with the development, especially the ending. It felt rushed, short, and way too simplistic. Things just kind of fell into place very neatly and without a lot of trouble. Fun story idea, but it just fell flat to me.
Read-alikes:
Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@
scattered throughout
mrg-factor: XX
some implied stuff, nothing explicit
v-factor: ->
a few situations
Overall rating: ***
What do you think of the idea of sandmen lulling you to sleep at night?
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The Mark by Jen Nadol
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Publication date: January 2010
ISBN: 9781599904313
Source: Library
Cassie is not like other teenagers. She grew up with her grandmother Nan, after her parents died in a car crash when she was only two. Even more unique, she see's a strange glowing, a mark, on certain people. At first, she isn't quite sure what it means, but after watching a man die, she is certain the mark appears on those who are going to die that day. She struggles to deal with the burden of this sight and the memories of those she's seen with the mark. She must figure out why she sees the mark and most of all, what she should do with that knowledge.
Things I Liked:
The ethical implications and philosophical discussions about whether she should tell someone it is their last day or not were very interesting. In fact, I thought this was the most potent part of the book. It was pretty refreshing to have a paranormal (sort of) book that discussed these kinds of topics. Definitely made me think about what I would do if I found out I had one day to live. Also, the end was very well done with some twists and surprises I wasn't expecting. A pretty good read (considering I wasn't expecting something fabulous).
Things I Didn't Like:
While I enjoyed the fact that the paranormal aspect of the book was not the most important part, it was a little odd to expect the book to be about this mark, but then have 2/3 of it focus almost exclusively on her relationships with different people. I wanted to know more about the mark and how her family relates to that ability, but there was very little focus on it. I also really hated Lucas, her love interest. He was just blah for me. Their whole relationship was creepy and bothered me. I would rather have had no love interest than the one she had. Overall, interesting, but not quite satisfying.
Read-alikes:
A bit like Evermore by Alyson Noel
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@#
quite a bit
mrg-factor: XX
Lucas. Yuck.
v-factor: ->->
some disturbing images, she does see people die
Overall rating: ***
What's do you look for in a paranormal book?
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So, having returned from Bear Lake, we set off almost immediately (I just had time to give my students their final, which I assure you they loved) for Seattle. We are spending about 10 days here visiting family, so I expect my posting will be sporadic at best. I am hoping to have a Listless Monday post tomorrow though. We'll see. In the mean time, there is no lack of other blogs to visit, check my blog list below for a few, but be sure to come back and see me again soon! :)
The Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster (Margaret K. McElderry)
Publication date: May 2010
ISBN: 9781416963813
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
I remember being so delighted after I read The Demon's Lexicon - it surprised and impressed me with its excellent storyline and awesome characters. This book continues in that vein. I absolutely love (like Angie) that this book is about siblings. Alan and Nick are definitely not your everyday brothers, but their interactions are believable. Mae and Jamie have a strong and yet complicated bond between them. And the sarcastic humor that they all seem to constantly spout at one another is so much fun to read! The beginning of the story isn't quite as intense and edge of your seat action-packed as later in the book. But that ending! There is a lot going on and surprises coming all over the place. I loved it, and wanted more when it ended. What a great, unique, well-written series. Some of my favorite parts:
A streetlamp above slowly winked its single evil orange eye, and night swallowed them at a gulp. The light sputtered back on with a grudging crackle and night spat them up... p 1-2
"My big plan to save Nick before you arrived was to toss a kettle at the magician's head."
Alan grinned. "You willing to defend me with a kettle?"
"Putting your faith in my awesome kettle-wielding skills doesn't strike me as your brightest idea ever." p 122
Mae was a bit impressed with how he seemed to look at the appliance and instantly comprehend its mysteries, when she'd been heating up ready-made meals for years by a method of pressing random buttons and hoping. p273
Things I Didn't Like:
I admit the ending kind of confused as well as delighted me. There was so much going on at once that I think I missed stuff (and would have reread parts of it, if it hadn't been due at the library right away). I wish there had been a bit more action earlier and a bit less confusion later. But still a favorite of mine this year and a five star read!
Read-alikes:
Definitely pick up The Demon's Lexicon by Brennan first
Reminds me a little of the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@
not overwhelming amounts
mrg-factor: XX
nothing explicit, though lots of sensuality
v-factor: ->->->
swords and knives and guns, what do you expect?
Overall rating: *****
Have you read this series? What do you think of the sibling relationships?
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Well, I usually include my weekly acquisitions (ie stuff that comes in the mail) in my library loot post. But, since I have no loot whatsoever this week (ok, I did check out a book club set of 84, Charing Cross Road, but that doesn't really count for much). So, instead of doing library loot, I'm doing non-library loot. Here's what I received in the mail:
You by Charles Benoit (second copy - look forward to a giveaway!)
Radiance by Alyson Noel
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer (won in a contest from Penguin)
Sleepless by Cyn Balog (for Traveling ARC Tours)
What did you get this week?
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We Shall Overcome: A Song That Changed the World by Stuart Stotts
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication date: January 2010
ISBN: 9780547182100
Source: Review copy provided by author
Things I Liked:
This was such a unique book! While reading of the development of the song "We Shall Overcome," I was surprised at how both the musical content and the historical details combined fairly well together. It was so interesting to see the different eras in US as well as international history that this song has been used to unite and uplift people who are seeking freedoms. I knew absolutely nothing about the song, and thus found its historical development into a recorded song enlightening. I also really liked the black and white photos scattered throughout, that seemed to add to the story so well. The illustrations, while completely different in feel to the photos, also contributed to the feeling of the book. I like that it came with a CD of the song - it was good to be able to actually listen to what the whole book was about. Interesting and informative.
Things I Didn't Like:
It seemed a bit short (which probably is good for nonfiction) and the separate sections at times did not flow well together, but it was still very interesting. I'm not sure it will appeal to lots of kids, but musically inclined kids will probably gravitate towards it.
Read-alikes:
Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges
With Courage and Cloth by Ann Bausum
Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice by Philip Hoose
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: ->
some parts of civil rights and war protests are described
Overall rating: ****
What do you think of multimedia books? Do they attract more readers or distract from the text?
I've always wanted to have one of those email messages that responds to each email by saying that I'm out of the office. But, in lieu of that, here's my out of office blog post. I'm currently enjoying my family reunion (I hope) at Bear Lake. Listless Monday will be back next Monday and hopefully a few posts will arrive via scheduling later this week. Obviously, I won't be responding regularly to comments or emails, just in case you wondered. Have a great week!
This week's question is about our favorite food or restaurant. Since we are not much of an eating-out kind of family (based on the income we have right now), I figured I'd be safer talking about my favorite kinds of food. Then I also realized I had a corresponding restaurant for each type of food, so you get that info too! Of course, I really couldn't decide on just one type of food that I like, so you get all three.
1. American: and by this I mean a big, fat, juicy steak. I'm actually not that fond of hamburgers, but give me a steak and I'm a happy girl (I guess this is where everyone figures out I'm not a vegetarian :) I especially love to have barbecues and cook steaks, since it always seems to taste better that way than when I order them in a restaurant. I do, however, admit I like Outback Steakhouse. Obviously I haven't been often, but when I have, it was excellent!
2. Mexican: with certain exceptions. I'm beginning to realize how picky I am about food! I really only like certain kinds of Mexican food, while others tend to make me ill just looking at them. I used to adore our local restaurant Los Hermanos, but I don't love it nearly as much anymore. Either my tastes have changed or their food has changed. :)
3. Italian: again with certain restrictions. I have a particular fondness for a good fettuccine alfredo (it's a miracle I haven't clogged my arteries with all the fat from them). But pasta and pizza in general are absolute favorites of mine. For many years I noted lasagna as my favorite food, though it has to be the kind my mother makes, since I've never ordered it at a restaurant. My current favorite Italian restaurant is Macaroni Grill.
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And there you have it, more information than you ever wanted to know about my food preferences!
What's your favorite food or restaurant (or both)?
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As I'm sure you've figured out by now, I've been celebrating fairy tales with NotNessie of Today's Adventure. Which may leave you wondering why I'm posting a review of a book that doesn't scream 'fairy tale' at you. Well, it just so happens, that I subscribe to the definition of fairy-story or fairy-tale that Tolkien explains in his essay "On Fairy-stories." While talking about what exactly fairy-stories are for about ten pages, he finally gets to this little tidbit:
A "fairy-story" is one which touches on or uses Faerie, whatever its own main purpose may be: satire, adventure, morality, fantasy... Tales about fairies, about the fair family in any of its houses, or even about dwarfs and goblins, are only a small part of their content. p 39 of The Tolkien Reader
Thus, as you will note from my labeled reviews of fairy tales, I refer both to the traditional idea of a fairy tale - like Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty - and to the types of stories that are about fairies/faeries/fae in any form. Which can be a lot of stories. I say, the more then merrier. And on that note, here's the review:
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Publication date: February 2010
ISBN: 9780373210084
Source: Library
Meghan Chase does not have an easy life. Her father disappeared when she was four. Her mother remarried a nice guy, but one who hardly notices her. She lives in the backwoods of New Orleans and has to put up with everyone at school teasing her for it. But things are about to get a lot worse. When her brother is apparently stolen by faeries, she must find a way into faeryland and then face hostile courts and a deadly enemy that could destroy them all.
Things I Liked:
While at first it seemed kind of like every other recent faery book I've read, I was pleasantly surprised at the interesting turn it took. I liked the idea of a different court, one that no one knew about, but that was so destructive to the others. The plot took a while for me to really enjoy, but when it took those interesting turns near the end, I found myself quite caught up in it. I'll be interested to see where Kagawa takes the story next. Here are some good quotes:
The wine filled my mouth, flooding my senses. It tasted of nothing and everything. It tasted of twilight and mist, moonlight and frost, emptiness and longing. p 55
And then, like an explosion of light on the inside of my eyes, I felt it. It was like color given emotion: orange passion, vermilion lust, crimson anger, blue sorrow, a swirling hypnotic play of sensations in my mind. p190
Things I Didn't Like:
I have to admit, for the first half or so, I was really annoyed by Meghan. Seriously, she just seemed like such an idiot - running into danger, needing to be saved at every turn, completely ignoring anyone who told her to run away from evil. I wanted to slap her and tell her to get smart. I think she managed it in the end. Also, with all the fabulous reviews, I was expecting it to be more awesome, so I felt just a little let down. It was still enjoyable but not the most amazing book I've read ever.
Read-alikes:
Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr
Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Lament by Maggie Stiefvater
Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !@#
fairly regularly throughout
mrg-factor: X
there were several rather sensual parts, but not a lot
v-factor: ->->
some fighting, nothing too gory
Overall rating: ****
What do you think of as fairy tales? Does it include stories about fairies?
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Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: June 2010
ISBN: 978-0316068680
Source: Library
Things I Liked:
I have to admit, there is something so delightful to me about a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with werewolves. Perhaps it's that I myself wrote a short story along those lines, though with some differences. Or maybe it's that I don't in general even like the fairy tale, so the fact that this book made me like it was good. I loved how the story was about the sisters more than anything else. Books about sisters always get to me, since I have four sisters myself. Their interactions were excellent, though I found myself angry at Scarlett more often, even while I sort of understood why she was so single minded. Interesting and fun story. I'm super excited to get in on the discussion over at Today's Adventure. Here is one of my favorite parts:
When we were little, Scarlett and I were utterly convinced that we'd originally been one person in our mother's belly. We believed that somehow, half of us wanted to be born and half wanted to stay. So our heart had to be broken in two so that Scarlett could be born first, and then I finally braved the outside world a few years later. It made sense in our little pig-tailed heads - it explained why, when we ran through grass or danced or spun in circles long enough, we would lose track of who was who and it started to feel as if there were some organic, elegant link between us, our single heart holding the same tempo and pumping the same blood. p 46
Things I Didn't Like:
It ended rather quickly and abruptly to me. Perhaps it was that I figured out the end before hand and was expecting it, but it came to a rather neat conclusion, considering all the build up. Still, satisfying nonetheless.
Read-alikes:
Cloaked in Red by Vivian Vande Velde
and any of a number of other fairy tales (see my Listless Monday list of them)
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: !
some
mrg-factor: X
implied mostly
v-factor: ->->->
rather a lot of fighting and stabbing
Overall rating: ****
Do you like sister books? Why or why not?
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It's been a while since I've done one of my NEED it lists. And, since I'm celebrating fairy tales this week, I thought I'd share a few upcoming fairy tale(ish) books I'm interested in.
Cloaked in Red by Vivian Vande Velde
This one looks so delightful! It's a collection of retellings of Little Red Riding Hood and I'm super thrilled just thinking of all that fairy tale delights I will experience in October 2010.
Entwined by Heather Dixon
Hello, retellings of Twelve Dancing Princesses? Yes, I love them. And the cover for this is absolutely fabulous. Too bad I have to wait until April 2011 before I can get my hands on this one!
Just as a side note, I thought I'd send you for a little blast to the past with my Why We Love Fairy Tales post from last year's Once Upon a Week celebration.
What fairy tales are you waiting on?
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Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: May 2010
ISBN: 9781599904788
Source: Library
Princess Poppy isn't too thrilled to be participating in a royal exchange program that takes her to a foreign court where she may be called upon to dance. You see, having been forced to dance for many years makes it less desirable. She manages to avoid dancing for a while, instead playing cards and meeting a handsome prince, until a young maid starts getting in the way of their budding friendship. This servant not only is showing up to balls in gorgeous gowns but all of the young men seem to be falling for her. Can Poppy figure out the mystery behind this maid before she finds herself caught in another deadly trap?
Things I Liked:
This was a fun, sweet story. I like Poppy because she isn't a good, perfect, ladylike princess - she swears, she plays cards, she has an attitude and she is also quite blunt. The story itself is very cute - I especially enjoyed the Cinderella twist that makes for a interesting new view of the original tale. Plus, it's also refreshing to have the main character not actually be Cinderella. Lots of fun for younger girls and fairy tale lovers.
"All in all a most satisfactory evening," Marianne announced.
Poppy had to laugh. "It ended with us standing in the garden, looking over an unconscious prince and a red-faced Jasper Antwhistle." She paused, making sure that Lady Margaret was asleep before continuing. "Who was attacked rather haphazardly, by Prince Christian after I slapped him for trying to kiss me and pinch my bottom at the same time." p 33
"Any girl with a dowry is told from the day she's born that she has to marry just the right person for just the right reasons at just the right time." She grimaced. "All you can hope for is that he's got teeth. And hair." p 61
Things I Didn't Like:
I didn't think it had quite as much sparkle and life as Princess of the Midnight Ball, which is essentially about Poppy's older sisters. Poppy was a delightful character, but the story was almost too simple and the ending fairly obvious from the start. I liked the humor and sarcasm, but it definitely lacked the magic of the first book.
Read-alikes:
My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
BOOK CONTENT RATINGS:
s-factor: none
though apparently Poppy can swear with the best soldiers, she never actually does so on page
mrg-factor: none
v-factor: none
Overall rating: ****
Got a favorite Cinderella story?
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Since I'm celebrating fairy tales, courtesy of NotNessie of Today's Adventure's Once Upon a Week, I thought I'd post my not-so-comprehensive list of fairy tales. And these don't even have to be ones that I recognize as a retelling of a familiar tale. I've included some of my favorite stories that feel like fairy tales, but may not come directly from a particular story. Be sure to check out Court's List of Fairy Tale Adaptations for more!
Fairy Tale Retellings:
Beauty and the Beast
Beast by Donna Jo Napoli
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Beauty by Robin McKinley
Belle by Cameron Dokey
Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
Cinderella
Ash by Malinda Lo
Before Midnight by Cameron Dokey
Bound by Donna Jo Napoli
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Fortune's Folly by Deva Fagan
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix
My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison (also Snow White)
Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George
Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriot
Diamonds and Toads
Once Upon a Toad by Heather Frederick Vogel
Toads and Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson
East of the Sun, West of the Moon
East by Edith Pattou
Ice by Sarah Beth Durst
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
Hansel and Gretel
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
The Little Mermaid
Fathomless by Jackson Pearce
Midnight Pearls
by Debbie Viguie
Little Red Riding Hood
Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Scarlet Moon by Debbie Viguie
Rapunzel
Golden by Cameron Dokey
Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
My Name is Rapunzel by K.C. Hilton
Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale
Towering by Alex Flinn
Zel by Donna Jo Napoli
Rumplestiltskin
A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth Bunce
Spinners by donna Jo Napoli
The Crimson Thread by Suzanne Weyn
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff
The Six Swans
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Princess of the Wild Swans by Diane Zahler
Sleeping Beauty
After by Rhiannon Thomas
Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dokey
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Enchantment by Orson Scott Card
A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn
Spindle's End by Robin McKinley
Thornspell by Helen Lowe
Snow White
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
Snow by Tracy Lynn
Mira, Mirror by Mette Ivie Harrison
Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire
Snow in Summer by Jane Yolen
Nameless: A Tale of Beauty and Madness by Lili St. Crow
Snow Whyte and the Queen of Mayhem by Melissa Lemon
Beauty by Nancy Ohlin
Tam Lin
Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones (also Thomas the Rhymer)
Winter Rose by Patricia McKillip
Twelve Dancing Princesses
The Night Dance by Suzanne Weyn
Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George
The Thirteenth Princess by Diane Zahler
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier (also a bit of The Frog King)
Entwined by Heather Dixon
Miscellaneous or Multiple Tales
Bonded by Michelle Davidson Argyle (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes)
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale (Maid Maleen)
Calamity Jack by Shannon Hale (Jack and the Beanstalk)
Cold Spell by Jackson Pearce (The Snow Queen)
Deerskin by Robin McKinley (Donkeyskin)
Enchanted
by Alethea Kontis (The Frog King, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and others)
The Fairest of Them All by Carolyn Turgeon (Rapunzel and Snow White)
Frogged by Vivian Vande Velde (The Frog King)
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (The Goose Girl)
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy (Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White)
The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle by Christopher Healy (various)
In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz (The Frog King, Jack and the Beanstalk, and others)
One Witch at a Time by Stacy DeKeyser (Jack and the Beanstalk)
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (The Snow Maiden)
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson (Bluebeard)
The Swan Kingdom by Zoe Marriott (The Wild Swans)
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan (Snow White, Rose Red)
Winter's Child by Cameron Dokey (The Snow Queen)
Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm by Philip Pullman
Unknown or No Original Tale
Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry - UK
Chalice by Robin McKinley
Cybele's Secret by Juliet Marillier
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale
Forest Born by Shannon Hale
Hush Irish Princess' Tale by Donna Jo Napoli - UK
Impossible by Nancy Werlin
Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris - UK
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
The Princess and the Bear by Mette Ivie Harrison
The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison
The Princess and the Snowbird by Mette Ivie Harrison
Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
River Secrets by Shannon Hale
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
I'm sure there are lots of additions!
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