Description
Description
Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after.
Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories.
True, when Creel's aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel and that everyone (aunt and family included) will benefit handsomely. Yet it's Creel who talks her way out of the dragon's clutches. And it's Creel who walks for days on end to seek her fortune in the king's city with only a bit of embroidery thread and a strange pair of slippers in her possession.
But even Creel could not have guessed the outcome of this tale. For in a country on the verge of war, Creel unknowingly possesses not just any pair of shoes, but a tool that could be used to save her kingdom...or destroy it.
Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories.
True, when Creel's aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel and that everyone (aunt and family included) will benefit handsomely. Yet it's Creel who talks her way out of the dragon's clutches. And it's Creel who walks for days on end to seek her fortune in the king's city with only a bit of embroidery thread and a strange pair of slippers in her possession.
But even Creel could not have guessed the outcome of this tale. For in a country on the verge of war, Creel unknowingly possesses not just any pair of shoes, but a tool that could be used to save her kingdom...or destroy it.
About the Author
About the Author
JESSICA DAY GEORGE is the New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Legacy series, the Tuesdays at the Castle series, the Twelve Dancing Princesses series, the Dragon Slippers trilogy, as well as Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow and Silver in the Blood. Originally from Idaho, she studied at Brigham Young University and worked as a librarian and bookseller before turning to writing full-time. She now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and their three young children.
www.jessicadaygeorge.com
@jessdaygeorge
www.dragonslippers.net
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
From Kirkus Reviews Clever, well-plotted and good fun. -- Kirkus Reviews
From Booklist& nbsp;
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. -- Booklist& nbsp;
From The& nbsp; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books& nbsp;
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements.& nbsp; ... The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel.& nbsp; Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books & nbsp; From Bookpage A magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that ' s a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. -- Bookpage& nbsp;
From MeridianMagazine.com & nbsp;
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best. -- MeridianMagazine.com From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. --"Kirkus Reviews"
From Booklist
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. "--Booklist "
""From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's "Princess"" ""Academy" will find pleasure here. "--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. "--Bookpage "
From MeridianMagazine.com
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best."--"MeridianMagazine.com From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. --"Kirkus Reviews"
From Booklist
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. "--Booklist "
""From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's "Princess"" ""Academy" will find pleasure here. "--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. "--Bookpage "
From MeridianMagazine.com
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best. "--"MeridianMagazine.com
From Booklist& nbsp;
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. -- Booklist& nbsp;
From The& nbsp; Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books& nbsp;
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements.& nbsp; ... The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel.& nbsp; Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books & nbsp; From Bookpage A magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that ' s a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. -- Bookpage& nbsp;
From MeridianMagazine.com & nbsp;
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best. -- MeridianMagazine.com From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. --"Kirkus Reviews"
From Booklist
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. "--Booklist "
""From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's "Princess"" ""Academy" will find pleasure here. "--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. "--Bookpage "
From MeridianMagazine.com
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best."--"MeridianMagazine.com From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. --"Kirkus Reviews"
From Booklist
[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. "--Booklist "
""From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's "Princess"" ""Academy" will find pleasure here. "--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books""" From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. "--Bookpage "
From MeridianMagazine.com
This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best. "--"MeridianMagazine.com
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Pub date:
2008-05-01
Length:
352 pages
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