Author: Kevin Hearne
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1524797812
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
This princess can shave herself! The hilarious bestselling authors of Kill the Farm Boy and No Country for Old Gnomes are back with a new adventure in the irreverent world of Pell. Once upon a time, a princess slept in a magical tower cloaked in thorns and roses. When she woke, she found no Prince Charming, only a surfeit of hair and grotesquely long fingernails—which was, honestly, better than some creep who acted without consent. She cut off her long braids and used them to escape. But she kept the beard because it made a great disguise. This is not a story about finding true love’s kiss—it's a story about finding yourself. On a pirate ship. Where you belong. But these are no ordinary pirates aboard The Puffy Peach, serving under Filthy Lucre, the one-eyed parrot pirate captain. First there’s Vic, a swole and misogynistic centaur on a mission to expunge himself of the magic that causes him to conjure tea and dainty cupcakes in response to stress. Then there’s Tempest, who’s determined to become the first dryad lawyer—preferably before she takes her ultimate form as a man-eating tree. They’re joined by Alobartalus, an awkward and unelfly elf who longs to meet his hero, the Sn’archivist who is said to take dictation directly from the gods of Pell. Throw in some mystery meat and a dastardly capitalist plot, and you’ve got one Pell of an adventure on the high seas! In this new escapade set in the magical land of Pell, Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne lovingly skewer the tropes of fairy tales and create a new kind of fantasy: generous, gently humorous, and inclusive. There might also be otters.
The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight
Author: Gerald Morris
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349904
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
“Grand storytelling style . . . Readers looking for page-turning adventure, a strong heroine, and some fun will find it all here.” —School Library Journal Ever since that tragic night when her mother and guardian were murdered, thirteen-year-old Sarah has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the Queen. In their travels they meet, among others, a mystery knight traveling incognito in a dung cart, a faery who becomes Sarah’s first friend in a long time, a reclusive monk who plans to spend the rest of his life building a tomb for Sir Lancelot, and a princess who might have a little more gumption than she appears to. As the plot thickens, Sarah finds out more about the people she’s met and befriended, as well as about herself. She begins to learn the true consequences of vengeance and what it really means to be a princess. “Morris reshapes traditional plot elements, infuses them with humor and fantasy, and creates a highly readable story . . . The novel is driven by a keen sense of justice and lightened by droll wit. A terrific cast of characters energizes the story, which plays out against a colorful, well-developed historical background.” —Booklist “Another humorous and suspenseful tale of knightly intrigue.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349904
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
“Grand storytelling style . . . Readers looking for page-turning adventure, a strong heroine, and some fun will find it all here.” —School Library Journal Ever since that tragic night when her mother and guardian were murdered, thirteen-year-old Sarah has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the Queen. In their travels they meet, among others, a mystery knight traveling incognito in a dung cart, a faery who becomes Sarah’s first friend in a long time, a reclusive monk who plans to spend the rest of his life building a tomb for Sir Lancelot, and a princess who might have a little more gumption than she appears to. As the plot thickens, Sarah finds out more about the people she’s met and befriended, as well as about herself. She begins to learn the true consequences of vengeance and what it really means to be a princess. “Morris reshapes traditional plot elements, infuses them with humor and fantasy, and creates a highly readable story . . . The novel is driven by a keen sense of justice and lightened by droll wit. A terrific cast of characters energizes the story, which plays out against a colorful, well-developed historical background.” —Booklist “Another humorous and suspenseful tale of knightly intrigue.” —Publishers Weekly
The Dark Princess
Author: Amanda Kostro
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598587102
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Evil can be a corrosive force. especially when you grow up within it. The Dark Princess is a fifteen-year-old who realizes the evil reign of her uncle, the Dark King, must be stopped before the land of Taintis falls into turmoil.That to her is known, but her name is not. The journey she takes gives her a new outlook on her country and its inhabitants. The Dark Princess meets magical creatures, unusual circumstances and complicated, secretive people. Who is an ally, who is an enemy? Her adventure leads her to see who she really is and who she has yet to become. Is the Dark Princess on her way to defeating Darkness, or are her actions and choices only going to pull Taintis further under her uncle's influence? She knows the Dark King and his force of Darkness are evil, merciless and blood thirsty. but can the Dark Princess wash that all away to find freedom and peace for the citizens of Taintis? And for herself? Amanda Kostro, now fourteen, began The Dark Princess when she was twelve. She had such an urge to write, that she would take advantage of any opportunity, often writing through the night in lieu of sleep. The idea for The Dark Princess came suddenly while riding in the car. The story unfolded around the central idea of a girl, born into evil, who eventually realizes she must escape the maleficent bonds of her childhood in order to change the future for herself and the citizens of Taintis. Amanda lives in Riverside, Illinois. An only child, she shares her life with a menagerie of animals including a dog, cats, birds and her horse Micki. She recently graduated from Hauser Junior High School and will be an incoming freshman at Riverside Brookfield High School in the fall. When asked if there will be a continuation of The Dark Princess, Amanda reports, "I think there is more to the story. I just have to write it." For updates, check out: www.thedarkprincess.net
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598587102
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Evil can be a corrosive force. especially when you grow up within it. The Dark Princess is a fifteen-year-old who realizes the evil reign of her uncle, the Dark King, must be stopped before the land of Taintis falls into turmoil.That to her is known, but her name is not. The journey she takes gives her a new outlook on her country and its inhabitants. The Dark Princess meets magical creatures, unusual circumstances and complicated, secretive people. Who is an ally, who is an enemy? Her adventure leads her to see who she really is and who she has yet to become. Is the Dark Princess on her way to defeating Darkness, or are her actions and choices only going to pull Taintis further under her uncle's influence? She knows the Dark King and his force of Darkness are evil, merciless and blood thirsty. but can the Dark Princess wash that all away to find freedom and peace for the citizens of Taintis? And for herself? Amanda Kostro, now fourteen, began The Dark Princess when she was twelve. She had such an urge to write, that she would take advantage of any opportunity, often writing through the night in lieu of sleep. The idea for The Dark Princess came suddenly while riding in the car. The story unfolded around the central idea of a girl, born into evil, who eventually realizes she must escape the maleficent bonds of her childhood in order to change the future for herself and the citizens of Taintis. Amanda lives in Riverside, Illinois. An only child, she shares her life with a menagerie of animals including a dog, cats, birds and her horse Micki. She recently graduated from Hauser Junior High School and will be an incoming freshman at Riverside Brookfield High School in the fall. When asked if there will be a continuation of The Dark Princess, Amanda reports, "I think there is more to the story. I just have to write it." For updates, check out: www.thedarkprincess.net
Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820
Author: John C. Greene
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1611461162
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 805
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive, daily compendium of more than 18,000 performances that took place in Dublin's theatres, music halls, pleasure gardens, and circus amphitheatres between Thomas Sheridan's becoming the manager at Smock Alley Theatre in 1745 and the dissolution of the Crow Street Theatre in 1820.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1611461162
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 805
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive, daily compendium of more than 18,000 performances that took place in Dublin's theatres, music halls, pleasure gardens, and circus amphitheatres between Thomas Sheridan's becoming the manager at Smock Alley Theatre in 1745 and the dissolution of the Crow Street Theatre in 1820.
The Princess & The Pauper
Author: Caylen McQueen
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
ISBN: 1386660973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
Barmaid Kitt is so poor, she can't even afford a new pair of slippers. She dreams of a better life, far away from the slums she's always known. She never expected to get abducted by Captain Francis Doon, a notorious sky pirate who swears she's the missing princess. Runaway Princess Lyneah fled her castle to escape her mother, a queen gone mad. On her search for a savior, she is mistaken for a penniless barmaid. For unknown reasons, the princess and pauper are nearly identical. And they're about to trade places. The Princess & The Pauper is a swashbuckling steampunk adventure with a dash of romance. The first three books of the Belles & Bullets series are included.
Publisher: Caylen McQueen
ISBN: 1386660973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
Barmaid Kitt is so poor, she can't even afford a new pair of slippers. She dreams of a better life, far away from the slums she's always known. She never expected to get abducted by Captain Francis Doon, a notorious sky pirate who swears she's the missing princess. Runaway Princess Lyneah fled her castle to escape her mother, a queen gone mad. On her search for a savior, she is mistaken for a penniless barmaid. For unknown reasons, the princess and pauper are nearly identical. And they're about to trade places. The Princess & The Pauper is a swashbuckling steampunk adventure with a dash of romance. The first three books of the Belles & Bullets series are included.
The Princess and the Thief
Author: Stacy-Deanne
Publisher: Stacy-Deanne
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
BWWM Historical Romance After King Eric makes it illegal for the poor to have access to medical treatment, his sister, Princess Lelaina AKA Laney vows to right the wrongs he’s bestowed on the people. Unbeknownst to her brother, Laney begins helping a pastor by funding an underground medical facility for the needy. Posing as a peasant to deliver money to the pastor, Laney is captured by an old man with lewd intentions and is saved by Alistair, a thief who recently robbed her in the forest. Though things are prickly between them at first, Alistair and Laney’s curiosity for one another turns into a voracious attraction and soon both are willing to give up everything for true love. Unfortunately, Alistair has no idea he’s fallen in love with a princess and Laney must choose between telling him the truth and losing him or risking Alistair’s life at the hands of the king. Search Terms: bwwm romance, historical romance, interracial romance, african-american romance, fairy tale romance, medieval romance
Publisher: Stacy-Deanne
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
BWWM Historical Romance After King Eric makes it illegal for the poor to have access to medical treatment, his sister, Princess Lelaina AKA Laney vows to right the wrongs he’s bestowed on the people. Unbeknownst to her brother, Laney begins helping a pastor by funding an underground medical facility for the needy. Posing as a peasant to deliver money to the pastor, Laney is captured by an old man with lewd intentions and is saved by Alistair, a thief who recently robbed her in the forest. Though things are prickly between them at first, Alistair and Laney’s curiosity for one another turns into a voracious attraction and soon both are willing to give up everything for true love. Unfortunately, Alistair has no idea he’s fallen in love with a princess and Laney must choose between telling him the truth and losing him or risking Alistair’s life at the hands of the king. Search Terms: bwwm romance, historical romance, interracial romance, african-american romance, fairy tale romance, medieval romance