
by ShannonHale (Author)
Fourteen-year-old Miri lives on a mountain where her ancestors have quarried stone and lived in poverty for generations. Then just before winter's first snowfall, a delegation from the lowlands arrive with exciting news. The king's priests have divined that her small village is the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will come himself and chose his bride from among the girls of the village. The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, where every girl of age will be sent to learn the skills of a princess. But there is no way Miri can prepare herself for what lies in store.
                        Format:  Paperback
                         Pages: 320
                        
                        
                        
                        Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 
 Published: 02 Mar 2009
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        ISBN 10:  0747598010
 ISBN 13: 9780747598015
                        Children’s book age:  9-11 Years
                        Book Overview: Fantastic storytelling and a wonderfully original story fuel this sophisticated modern fairytale A beautiful paperback original with ultimate girl-appeal and double sided-cover New York Times bestseller and winner of a Newberry Honour.