Pub Date: September 30, 2008
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Code: 0780
Features: Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 12 to 18
Physical Info: 0.84" H x 8.34" L x 5.34" W ( 0.66 lbs) 320 pages
BISAC Categories:
Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | General | Fairy Tales and Folklore | Adaptations | Romance
Description: An age-old fairy tale told in a refreshingly original voice, this stunning, richly imagined debut novel depicts fantasy at its most eloquent.
Brief description: Heather Tomlinson has taught English in Paris and French in the United States. She lives on a houseboat in and around Southern California with her engineer husband and her cats X, Y, and Z. She is the author of The Swan Maiden, Toads and Diamonds, and Aurelie.
Review Quotes:
"Layered, elegantly written, and filled with unexpected twists and turns, The Swan Maiden soars with grace and power." --Booklist, Starred Review
"Inspired by French fairy tales, Tomlinson skillfully weaves a satisfying and enchanting tale that flows quickly and immerses readers in a charming, rustic setting." --School Library Journal "This novel has a light and enchanting quality . . . Doucette's struggles and dreams will resonate with teenage girls who are trying to find their place in the world." --Voice of Youth Advocates