Wildwood Dancing: 1 - Softcover

Marillier, Juliet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0375844740 ISBN 13: 9780375844744

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008

Synopsis

High in the Transylvanian woods, at the castle Piscul Draculi, live five daughters and their doting father. It's an idyllic life for Jena, the second eldest, who spends her time exploring the mysterious forest with her constant companion, a most unusual frog. But best by far is the castle's hidden portal, known only to the sisters. Every Full Moon, they alone can pass through it into the enchanted world of the Other Kingdom. There they dance through the night with the fey creatures of this magical realm.

But their peace is shattered when Father falls ill and must go to the southern parts to recover, for that is when cousin Cezar arrives. Though he's there to help the girls survive the brutal winter, Jena suspects he has darker motives in store. Meanwhile, Jena's sister has fallen in love with a dangerous creature of the Other Kingdom--an impossible union it's up to Jena to stop.

When Cezar's grip of power begins to tighten, at stake is everything Jena loves: her home, her family, and the Other Kingdom she has come to cherish. To save her world, Jena will be tested in ways she can't imagine--tests of trust, strength, and true love.

About this title

Review:

Starred review, School Library Journal, February 2007:
"Strong characters, two fully realized settings, and a fast-moving plot guarantee that readers will be spellbound by this page-turner."

Book Description:

An enchanting YA fantasy fairytale set against a fascinating Transylvanian backdrop from one of the genre's most acclaimed writers

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0375844740
• ISBN 13: 9780375844744
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432