Garden Princess - Kristin Kladstrup 电子书mobi+epub
Garden Princess - Kristin Kladstrup 电子书mobi+epubProduct details
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Level: 5 - 6
Lexile Measure: 720L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (March 12, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763656852
ISBN-13: 978-0763656850
Garden Princess Hardcover – March 12, 2013
by Kristin Kladstrup(Author)
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Princess-Kristin-Kladstrup/dp/0763656852
Product details
Age Range: 10 and up
Grade Level: 5 - 6
Lexile Measure: 720L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (March 12, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763656852
ISBN-13: 978-0763656850
Dig in to this middle-grade fantasy featuring a horticulturally minded princess, a beautiful but evil witch, and a magpie with a shameful secret.
Princess Adela is not a typical princess. She's neither particularly beautiful nor particularly graceful, and she'd rather spend her days digging new plots for her garden than listening to teatime gossip. But when her friend Garth is invited to a garden party hosted by Lady Hortensia — whose beauty is said to be rivaled only by the loveliness of her gardens — Adela can't resist coming along, even if it means stuffing herself into a too-tight dress and donning impractical shoes. But the moment Adela sets eyes on Hortensia's garden, she knows something is amiss. Every single flower is in bloom — in the middle of October! Not only that, there is a talking magpie flitting about the garden and stealing the guests' jewels. Is it possible that Hortensia is a witch and the magpie an enchanted prince? And what of the flowers themselves? Will Adela get to the root of the mystery and nip trouble in the bud before it's too late?
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 4-7-Everyone in the kingdom has heard about Lady Hortensia and her beautiful garden. The rumors say that every flower in it is always in bloom, but Princess Adela, a gardening expert and enthusiast, is sure that can't be true. When the princess's friend Garth receives a mysterious invitation to Hortensia's garden party, Adela arranges to accompany him. The plain-looking princess has never cared much for her looks, yet she can't help but notice that every guest is uncommonly beautiful or handsome. Wandering among flowers she knows shouldn't be in bloom, Adela learns the frightening secret of Hortensia's magic garden and finds herself in terrible danger. The story unfolds through the alternating viewpoints of Adela and Krazo, the enchanted magpie who manages to snag a few choice jewels from guests when he's not forced to do Hortensia's bidding. Short chapters keep the story moving, though the novel lacks well-developed characters and exploration of Hortensia's motives. Krazo has the most interesting character arc; while discerning readers will have guessed his identity early on, they will follow the story to see how his choices will affect the outcome. An intriguing backstory involving an ancestor of Adela's who banned belief in magic isn't pursued, but readers interested in a light romance with a touch of magic and mystery will find this a passable choice.-Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
From Booklist
Princess Adele, 17, has an affinity for flowers and gardens. So when the gardener’s son Garth is invited to visit Lady Hortensia’s famous, ever-blooming garden, Adele tags along. But the beautiful Hortensia is actually a witch who has been ensnaring her visitors for decades, transforming the girls into flowers and the young men into servants. She has even turned a thief, Edward, into a magpie, enslaved to do her bidding. Courageous Adele must use all her wits to outsmart Hortensia and free her victims. What could have been just another fairy tale hints at a rich backstory and sweeps the reader into a bewitching adventure. The book is neatly paced, particularly in the latter half, when the chapters alternate between Edward and Adele. A solid choice for reluctant readers, this clever tale has an open ending that paves the way for a sequel. Give this one to fans of Donna Jo Napoli. Grades 6-9. --Melissa Moore
Review
Unvarnished storytelling, a solid back story and a strong cast of characters ground the tale...An original fairy tale that will suit young romantics to a T.
—Kirkus Reviews
What could have been just another fairy tale hints at a rich backstory and sweeps the reader into a bewitching adventure. The book is neatly paced, particularly in the latter half, when the chapters alternate between Edward and Adele. A solid choice for reluctant readers, this clever tale has an open ending that paves the way for a sequel.
—Booklist
Adela is a modern heroine masquerading as a fairy-tale princess. She rejects convention, takes charge of her own life, and prevails with both right and might over the forces of evil.
—VOYA
Middle-graders who have loved but outgrown Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" but who aren't quite ready for similarly themed YA fare may find this an appealing read-alike.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Adela is a strong female character, and the plot propels readers forward through its intriguing and mysterious twists. Fairytale and mystery enthusiasts will surely want to add Kladstrup's novel to their reading lists.
—Library Media Connection
A wonderful story full of magic, courage, and the power of change.
—Discovery Girls Magazine
About the Author
Kristin Kladstrup is the author of the middle-grade novel The Book of Story Beginnings as well as the picture book The Gingerbread Pirates, illustrated by Matt Tavares. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
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