The Twelve Dancing Princesses (Mulberry books)
by Marianna Mayer
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Author: Marianna MayerIllustrator: Kinuko Y. Craft
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-10-19
ISBN: 068814392X
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Book Review: Beautifully written and illustrated, this will captivate children and adults
Summary: 5 Stars
This retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" (a German fairy tale originally by the Brothers Grimm) by author Marianna Mayer is richly detailed in terms of plot and characterization, something that older readers and adults will appreciate, though the story will also entrance younger readers/listeners. The story centers on a kingdom where the King tries his best to discover the mystery of his twelve daughters' activities during the night (not to worry, nothing scandalous here!). He locks them up in one bedroom every night yet discovers their new slippers (replaced each morning) have been worn out each day. He proclaims through his heralds that the person who solves the mystery will win the hand of one of his fair daughters.
A young farmer, Peter, decides to visit the castle and finds employment as a gardener tending the princesses' flowers. He becomes besotted by the youngest princess, Elise and when he discovers a magic flower that renders him invisible, he uses his new-found power to discover the Princesses' secret. It appears the princesses have been placed under an enchantment which causes them to visit an otherworldly kingdom each night, dancing away until they return to their beds before sunrise. It is left to Peter to use his wits to break the spell and win the hand of Princess Elise.
The story is beautifully written and even though this is quite a lengthy story, my 5-year-old was so captivated by the interesting plot and gorgeous illustrations that she sat through the entire reading without a squirm in sight! The illustrations by K.Y. Craft are just so beautiful and any little girl who loves princesses will be captivated by the resplendent gowns worn by the Princesses and their beauty. There are full-page color illustrations on every other page (for the most part) and also side-bar illustrations which add depth to the story and certainly merit a closer look. A book worth adding to the library of any serious fan of fairy tales.
Summary of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (Mulberry books)
For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.
Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.
Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.
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