Monday, April 16, 2007

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

By another of my favorite authors, Gail Carson Levine, The Two Princesses of Bamarre tells the story of Meryl - the adventurous older sister - and 12-year-old Addie, the younger, more timid and reserved sister. The two are best friends, although Meryl wants to save the kingdom from all of the nasty critters (like ogres) and also from the strange disease, called the Gray Death that strikes without warning or regard to rank, while Addie wants to stay safe at home. When the Gray Death strikes Meryl, however, Addie must face her fears and find her own answers. With the help of a sorcerer, Rhys, Addie embarks on the adventure of a lifetime in an effort to save her sister and, perhaps, find herself.

This is a wonderful story. Pure fantasy, this story gives readers well-developed characters and an intriguing plot. It's a quick and easy book to read, but definitely worth it. This is one of those fun stories that you'll find yourself going back to time and again. I definitely recommend it!


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