Be forewarned, however, that it is more a teen than a middle grade book. It features a very spunky protagonist and a lot of great world building. This retelling combines elements from “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” with mythology. A middle grade retelling that gives readers the comfort of knowing that the good side will win. When those sisters fall ill, Zita takes it upon herself to save them from the curse that is causing their discomfort. Meanwhile, her twelve sisters live upstairs as royalty. Zita is the king’s daughter–his thirteenth daughter–but she works in the castle kitchen as a servant so her father can try to forget she exists, and that her birth caused her mother’s death. A follow-up book, Princess of Glass, focuses on a different one of the twelve sisters and draws its inspiration from “Cinderella.” Read reviews from both Krysta and me here. If that doesn’t intrigue you, the hero knits. Even though this is based on a fairytale, and readers will feel that things must end happily, George manages to build up a lot of suspense and doubt. Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day GeorgeĪ very original tale featuring a great cast of characters. Read all the If You Like, Then Read posts here. This is the third week we are running it, and we post it once a month.We’re also trying a new format! If you have more suggestions, let us know in the comments! If You Like, Then Read is a feature where we offer reading suggestions based on books you already like.
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