Spindle's End - Hardcover

McKinley, Robin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399234667 ISBN 13: 9780399234668

Publisher: Putnam Pub Group, 2000

Synopsis

Princess Rosie is whisked away into hiding by her forest friends as a baby in order to protect her from the evil fairy Pernicia's curse, but Pernicia's powers are strong, and Rosie's fairy and animal friends must do everything they can to save her. 50,000 first printing.

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Review:

We think we know the end of the story, but still we re drawn forward by the small variations and twists Satisfying reading, pleasing in the depth of the weaving and elaboration. Chicago Tribune

Rich prose and colorful description keep readers spellbound. Rocky Mountain News

Mythic grandeur with magical detail and all-too-human feeling. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Evokes ancient bards and stories of long ago The compelling climax reinforces the triumph of good over evil, and the transformative power of love. School Library Journal

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"We think we know the end of the story, but still we're drawn forward by the small variations and twists...Satisfying reading, pleasing in the depth of the weaving and elaboration."--Chicago Tribune

"Rich prose and colorful description...keep readers spellbound."--Rocky Mountain News

"Mythic grandeur...with magical detail and all-too-human feeling."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Brilliant...[a] sumptuous world." -The New York Times Book Review

"Evokes ancient bards and stories of long ago...The compelling climax reinforces the triumph of good over evil, and the transformative power of love."--School Library Journal

"Full of humor and romance as well as magic and adventure...A spellbinding novel." -Booklist

"In Spindle's End, [McKinley] turns her pen to the tale of Briar Rose, or sleeping beauty, and the results are sheer joy." -Fantasy & Science Fiction

"We think we know the end of the story, but still we're drawn forward by the small variations and twists...satisfying reading, pleasing in the depth of the weaving and elaboration." -Chicago Tribune

Review:

"Electrifying storytelling, a must read for fans of quality fantasy of any age." (The Financial Times)

"Written with rich inventiveness, good characters and real stylistic skill and flair – a fat treat in which to lose yourself." (The Sunday Times)

"Rich inventiveness ... real stylistic skill and flair." (The Sunday Times)

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0399234667
• ISBN 13: 9780399234668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422