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'Hale's writing is beautiful, with a vivid eye for detail' Daily Telegraph

Anidora-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kilindree, spent the first years of her life listening to her aunt's incredible stories, and learning the language of the birds. Little knowing how valuable her aunt's strange knowledge would prove to be when she grew older.

From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become a queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible, original and magical tale of a girl who must understand her own incredible talents before she can overcome those who wish her harm.

Shannon Hale has drawn on her incredible gift for storytelling to create a powerful and magical grown-up fairytale.

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401 pages
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English
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date

3 May 2010
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"A magical retelling of the Grimms' fairy tale . . . Hale's retelling is a wonderfully rich one, full of eloquent description and lovely imagery." - starred review, School Library Journal

"Enchanting." - The New York Times Book Review

"Luscious language . . . leads to a gorgeous, dramatic climax." - Kirkus Reviews

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Gr. 6-10. She can whisper to horses and communicate with birds, but the crown princess Ani has a difficult time finding her place in the royal family and measuring up to her imperial mother. When she is shipped off to a neighboring kingdom as a bride, her scheming entourage mounts a bloody mutiny to replace her with a jealous lady-in-waiting, Selia, and to allow an inner circle of guards more power in the new land. Barely escaping with her life, Ani disguises herself as a goose girl and wanders on the royal estate. Does she have the pluck to reclaim her rightful place? Get ready for a fine adventure tale full of danger, suspense, surprising twists, and a satisfying conclusion. The engaging plot can certainly carry the tale, but Hale's likable, introspective heroine makes this also a book about courage and justice in the face of overwhelming odds. The richly rendered, medieval folkloric setting adds to the charm. Anne O'Malley
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003NE5U2I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books; 1st edition (3 May 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1476 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 401 pages

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New York Times best selling author Shannon Hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped, eventually earning an MFA in Creative Writing. After nineteen years of writing and many rejections, she published The Goose Girl, the first in her award-winning Books of Bayern series. She has since published 40 books for young readers including the Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and its two sequels; multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days; and graphic novel memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever (with LeUyen Pham). With frequent collaborator LeUyen Pham, she created the adorable Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn picture book series. Her novels for the adult crowd include Austenland (now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell). Shannon and her husband Dean Hale have collaborated on several projects, such as Eisner-nominee Rapunzel's Revenge (with Nathan Hale); early chapter book series The Princess in Black (with LeUyen Pham); two novels about the unbeatable Marvel superhero Squirrel Girl; and the DC graphic novels Diana: Princess of the Amazons (with Victoria Ying) and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld (with Asiah Fulmore). They live with their four children and two cat overlords near Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Abraham Joseph

this is one of my favorite fairy tale novels

Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on 15 October 2017

A delightful and well thought-out take on the old fairy tale, this is one of my favorite fairy tale novels. Shannon Hale has created a detailed world in which some of the odd details of the original fairy tale are reworked and make much more sense. Hale has made the story into a strong coming-of-age tale with heart and humor and a little romance.Wow. This book was amazing! I absolutely loved it! It was a phenomenal retelling of The Goose Girl that met every requirement of a great fairy tale. I love fairy tale retellings, and am inclined to like a story more than I normally would if it happens to retell a fairy tale, but this story was on a level out there by itself

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iJetGemini

A friend recommended this book and I thought hey I'll give it ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 December 2015

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This is my 1st book that I've read since school. So about 10 years, long time right? A friend recommended this book and I thought hey I'll give it a shot. It goes very indepth and very detailed. As a 1st book to pick up again I loved this and already purchased the 2nd book which i recommend DO NOT LOOK AT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE AMAZON PAGE on the 2nd book as there is a spoiler to the ending right there on the 1st line which i fell victim to :/

The only downfall was that sometimes the word "and" word get used repeatedly. "like this and like that and sometimes this and something" but that's minor compared to how good the book actually is if you like the out of the ordinary, fantasy story. I highly recommend it

wt ong

The language is awkward and clunky - some sentences don't make a terrible lot of sense

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 21 April 2015

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This was excruciating to read. The language is awkward and clunky - some sentences don't make a terrible lot of sense. I feel like the author was trying to adapt conversations between characters to fit the time period this book is supposed to be written in, but the end product is shoddy and makes for an uncomfortable read. The main character is hard to like, and you'll find yourself frustrated with her stupidity and naiveté.

It puzzles me how this author can be compared to Tamora Pierce, whose 'Song of the Lioness' and 'Immortals' series were absolutely lovely.

I guess should not have expected much from someone who has been compared to the likes of Stephenie Meyer.

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An enjoyable read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 June 2013

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This was the first Shannon Hale book I have ever read. Several friends had recommended this author to me, so I gave it a go, and I really enjoyed it! I hadn't been familiar with this particular fairy tale, but the storytelling draws you in very quickly and I finished it in no time. I would definitely read more books by this author.

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nellbs

Amazing book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 27 March 2017

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My favourite book ever. The cover artwork does not match the image posted here. I received the classic cover with a cream cover.

madforbooks

Loved the book like the others in the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 September 2014

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Loved the book like the others in the series. My daughter has read the book at least 3 times - it is one of her all time favourites.

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