George takes the well-known fairy tale a step further by
adding complex aspects to the story, like a demon underworld. But George
stresses how dancing each night, with no sleep, would threaten the princesses’ well-being.
The princesses’ health becomes the driving reason the king is desperate for a
resolution to the mystery, not the cost of repairing shoes. Along with the
engaging read, George adds a knitting twist to the story, with knitting patterns
included at the end of the book. Readers who enjoy such books as the Books of Bayern series or Ella Enchanted will also enjoy this
series. The next book, which follows a different sister, is Princess of Glass.
From my years as a book reviewer for Children's Book and Media Review, I know it's tricky to navigate the reading world to find "safe harbors" for our imaginations. So I have created this blog to guide young readers to wholesome literature and to highlight the authors who create it. I hope you enjoy the literary destinations ahead!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Princess of the Midnight Ball (Twelve Dancing Princesses #1) by Jessica Day George
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