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258 pp.
| Candlewick |
March, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-3481-0$16.99
(3)
YA
Alexandra's mother dies before explaining the full power of Alexandra's heritage. Alone, Alexandra must find her strength, rescue her brothers who have been turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, and restore health to the kingdom. Marriott's evocative prose and cleverly twisting plot develop her strong heroine beyond the confines of a fairy tale.