4.1
Two Princesses of Bamarre, The
Product Description
A kingdom beset by monsters...
A disease that weakens and destroys...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago...
A story of danger and desperation.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.
Then disaster strikes, and Addie -- terrified and unprepared -- sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister's lives -- and Barmarre's fate -- hang in the balance.
Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved 1998 Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. Bamarre and the journeys of its two princesses will burn themselves into the minds of readers, and all will relish this moving saga about two sisters groping their way toward heroism. Performed by Lynn Redgrave
From Publishers Weekly
The robust voice of esteemed British actress Lynn Redgrave escorts listeners on an adventurous journey in Levine's (Ella Enchanted) latest fantasy novel. Princess Addie and her older (by one year) sister Princess Meryl are the best of friends, even though their personalities appear to be totally different: Addie is fearful and shy while Meryl favors swordplay and entertains thoughts of slaying monsters and dragons. But when Meryl is stricken by an ancient, fatal illness known as the Gray Death, Addie must overcome her fears and embark on a dangerous quest to find a cure. Addie's search leads her through forests filled with ogres and specters and even to a dragon's lair, where she learns the secret of what will heal Meryl. Along the way, Addie is bolstered by magical gifts and occasional visits from Rhys, the young sorcerer she has come to love. However, finding an antidote for the Gray Death does not save Meryl in a way that anyone would expect. Redgrave energetically characterizes a colorful line-up of characters and beasts, from the stern busybody of a governess, Bella, to Rhys, whose accent falls somewhere between Scottish and Indian. But Redgrave most convincingly portrays Addie's shift from trepidation to courage. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7-When Princess Addie realizes that her sister Meryl is ill with the invariably fatal Gray Death, the same illness that killed their mother, she is desperate to find a cure in this fantasy by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, 2001). Although she is a fearful girl and has previously depended on Meryl's boldness, Addie sets out alone to confront the monsters from whom she may learn the cure. Addie is nearly tricked by a specter, attacked by ogres and gryphons, and held prisoner by a dragon. With the help of some magic items and her own wits, she is able to extricate herself from each danger and learn the cure. Addie is in a race against time to get Meryl to the healing waterfall. This is an exciting high fantasy tale with strong and memorable characterization. It is also a love story, dealing with the love between the sisters and Addie's eventual love for the sorcerer, Rhys. While the lines between good and evil are clear, the characters are complex. Actress Vanessa Redgrave's reading is excellent, allowing listeners to appreciate the author's writing style. She interprets the characters beautifully, and reads with conviction and elegance. The story will enthrall fantasy lovers, and makes an outstanding audiobook suitable for group or individual listening.
Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other boo
A kingdom beset by monsters...
A disease that weakens and destroys...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago...
A story of danger and desperation.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.
Then disaster strikes, and Addie -- terrified and unprepared -- sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister's lives -- and Barmarre's fate -- hang in the balance.
Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved 1998 Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. Bamarre and the journeys of its two princesses will burn themselves into the minds of readers, and all will relish this moving saga about two sisters groping their way toward heroism. Performed by Lynn Redgrave
From Publishers Weekly
The robust voice of esteemed British actress Lynn Redgrave escorts listeners on an adventurous journey in Levine's (Ella Enchanted) latest fantasy novel. Princess Addie and her older (by one year) sister Princess Meryl are the best of friends, even though their personalities appear to be totally different: Addie is fearful and shy while Meryl favors swordplay and entertains thoughts of slaying monsters and dragons. But when Meryl is stricken by an ancient, fatal illness known as the Gray Death, Addie must overcome her fears and embark on a dangerous quest to find a cure. Addie's search leads her through forests filled with ogres and specters and even to a dragon's lair, where she learns the secret of what will heal Meryl. Along the way, Addie is bolstered by magical gifts and occasional visits from Rhys, the young sorcerer she has come to love. However, finding an antidote for the Gray Death does not save Meryl in a way that anyone would expect. Redgrave energetically characterizes a colorful line-up of characters and beasts, from the stern busybody of a governess, Bella, to Rhys, whose accent falls somewhere between Scottish and Indian. But Redgrave most convincingly portrays Addie's shift from trepidation to courage. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7-When Princess Addie realizes that her sister Meryl is ill with the invariably fatal Gray Death, the same illness that killed their mother, she is desperate to find a cure in this fantasy by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, 2001). Although she is a fearful girl and has previously depended on Meryl's boldness, Addie sets out alone to confront the monsters from whom she may learn the cure. Addie is nearly tricked by a specter, attacked by ogres and gryphons, and held prisoner by a dragon. With the help of some magic items and her own wits, she is able to extricate herself from each danger and learn the cure. Addie is in a race against time to get Meryl to the healing waterfall. This is an exciting high fantasy tale with strong and memorable characterization. It is also a love story, dealing with the love between the sisters and Addie's eventual love for the sorcerer, Rhys. While the lines between good and evil are clear, the characters are complex. Actress Vanessa Redgrave's reading is excellent, allowing listeners to appreciate the author's writing style. She interprets the characters beautifully, and reads with conviction and elegance. The story will enthrall fantasy lovers, and makes an outstanding audiobook suitable for group or individual listening.
Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other boo
Children's BooksGrowing Up & Facts of LifeFriendship, Social Skills & School LifeAction & AdventureFairy Tales, Folk Tales & MythsScience Fiction & Fantasy
RELEASED2001
PUBLISHERHarperFestival
LANGUAGEEN
Gail Carson Levine (born September 17, 1947) is an American author of young adult books. Her second novel, Ella Enchanted, received a Newbery Honor in 1998.
4.1
Two Princesses of Bamarre, The
Product Description
A kingdom beset by monsters...
A disease that weakens and destroys...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago...
A story of danger and desperation.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.
Then disaster strikes, and Addie -- terrified and unprepared -- sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister's lives -- and Barmarre's fate -- hang in the balance.
Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved 1998 Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. Bamarre and the journeys of its two princesses will burn themselves into the minds of readers, and all will relish this moving saga about two sisters groping their way toward heroism. Performed by Lynn Redgrave
From Publishers Weekly
The robust voice of esteemed British actress Lynn Redgrave escorts listeners on an adventurous journey in Levine's (Ella Enchanted) latest fantasy novel. Princess Addie and her older (by one year) sister Princess Meryl are the best of friends, even though their personalities appear to be totally different: Addie is fearful and shy while Meryl favors swordplay and entertains thoughts of slaying monsters and dragons. But when Meryl is stricken by an ancient, fatal illness known as the Gray Death, Addie must overcome her fears and embark on a dangerous quest to find a cure. Addie's search leads her through forests filled with ogres and specters and even to a dragon's lair, where she learns the secret of what will heal Meryl. Along the way, Addie is bolstered by magical gifts and occasional visits from Rhys, the young sorcerer she has come to love. However, finding an antidote for the Gray Death does not save Meryl in a way that anyone would expect. Redgrave energetically characterizes a colorful line-up of characters and beasts, from the stern busybody of a governess, Bella, to Rhys, whose accent falls somewhere between Scottish and Indian. But Redgrave most convincingly portrays Addie's shift from trepidation to courage. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7-When Princess Addie realizes that her sister Meryl is ill with the invariably fatal Gray Death, the same illness that killed their mother, she is desperate to find a cure in this fantasy by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, 2001). Although she is a fearful girl and has previously depended on Meryl's boldness, Addie sets out alone to confront the monsters from whom she may learn the cure. Addie is nearly tricked by a specter, attacked by ogres and gryphons, and held prisoner by a dragon. With the help of some magic items and her own wits, she is able to extricate herself from each danger and learn the cure. Addie is in a race against time to get Meryl to the healing waterfall. This is an exciting high fantasy tale with strong and memorable characterization. It is also a love story, dealing with the love between the sisters and Addie's eventual love for the sorcerer, Rhys. While the lines between good and evil are clear, the characters are complex. Actress Vanessa Redgrave's reading is excellent, allowing listeners to appreciate the author's writing style. She interprets the characters beautifully, and reads with conviction and elegance. The story will enthrall fantasy lovers, and makes an outstanding audiobook suitable for group or individual listening.
Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other boo
A kingdom beset by monsters...
A disease that weakens and destroys...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago...
A story of danger and desperation.
The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.
Then disaster strikes, and Addie -- terrified and unprepared -- sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister's lives -- and Barmarre's fate -- hang in the balance.
Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved 1998 Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. Bamarre and the journeys of its two princesses will burn themselves into the minds of readers, and all will relish this moving saga about two sisters groping their way toward heroism. Performed by Lynn Redgrave
From Publishers Weekly
The robust voice of esteemed British actress Lynn Redgrave escorts listeners on an adventurous journey in Levine's (Ella Enchanted) latest fantasy novel. Princess Addie and her older (by one year) sister Princess Meryl are the best of friends, even though their personalities appear to be totally different: Addie is fearful and shy while Meryl favors swordplay and entertains thoughts of slaying monsters and dragons. But when Meryl is stricken by an ancient, fatal illness known as the Gray Death, Addie must overcome her fears and embark on a dangerous quest to find a cure. Addie's search leads her through forests filled with ogres and specters and even to a dragon's lair, where she learns the secret of what will heal Meryl. Along the way, Addie is bolstered by magical gifts and occasional visits from Rhys, the young sorcerer she has come to love. However, finding an antidote for the Gray Death does not save Meryl in a way that anyone would expect. Redgrave energetically characterizes a colorful line-up of characters and beasts, from the stern busybody of a governess, Bella, to Rhys, whose accent falls somewhere between Scottish and Indian. But Redgrave most convincingly portrays Addie's shift from trepidation to courage. Ages 10-up.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7-When Princess Addie realizes that her sister Meryl is ill with the invariably fatal Gray Death, the same illness that killed their mother, she is desperate to find a cure in this fantasy by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, 2001). Although she is a fearful girl and has previously depended on Meryl's boldness, Addie sets out alone to confront the monsters from whom she may learn the cure. Addie is nearly tricked by a specter, attacked by ogres and gryphons, and held prisoner by a dragon. With the help of some magic items and her own wits, she is able to extricate herself from each danger and learn the cure. Addie is in a race against time to get Meryl to the healing waterfall. This is an exciting high fantasy tale with strong and memorable characterization. It is also a love story, dealing with the love between the sisters and Addie's eventual love for the sorcerer, Rhys. While the lines between good and evil are clear, the characters are complex. Actress Vanessa Redgrave's reading is excellent, allowing listeners to appreciate the author's writing style. She interprets the characters beautifully, and reads with conviction and elegance. The story will enthrall fantasy lovers, and makes an outstanding audiobook suitable for group or individual listening.
Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other boo
Children's BooksGrowing Up & Facts of LifeFriendship, Social Skills & School LifeAction & AdventureFairy Tales, Folk Tales & MythsScience Fiction & FantasyFantasy & Magic
RELEASED2001
PUBLISHERHarperFestival
LANGUAGEEN
Gail Carson Levine (born September 17, 1947) is an American author of young adult books. Her second novel, Ella Enchanted, received a Newbery Honor in 1998.
