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Description: In this masterful, "New York Times"-bestselling fantasy novel set in ancient mythic times, Newbery Honor winner Levine explores the quest of a teenage girl to become immortal in order to thwart her terrible destiny.

Brief description:

Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Review Quotes:

"The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Levine's (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way. " - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Strong and good. " - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "A thoroughly enchanting novel that deepens and enriches the original tale." - School Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "This refreshing take on one of the world's most popular fairy tales preserves the spirit of the original but adds plenty of humorous twists and a spunky, intelligent female lead." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for FAIREST: Praise for Fairest: "[Readers will] sink into the fairy-tale romance, the remarkable characters, and the wild, magical adventures." - ALA Booklist

Praise for FAIREST: "A song-filled, fast-paced fairy tale." - Kirkus Reviews

"The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Well developed" - KLIATT

"An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike." - Booklist

Praise for ELLA ENCHANTED: "As finely designed as a tapestry, with a heroine so spirited that she wins readers' hearts." - Booklist (starred review)