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Once Upon a Marigold

by Jean Ferris

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ISBN13: 9780152050849
ISBN10: 0152050841
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Christian is gaga for Princess Marigold. But he's just a commoner, and no match for royalty. Heck, he lives in a cave with a troll! And now he's discovered another reason to put his love-soggy heart on ice: Queen Olympia is scheming to take over the kingdom--and she'll bump off her own daughter to do it. Can Christian foil her diabolical plans?

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"A boy raised by a troll decides to see the world one day and discovers that lovely Princess Marigold, with whom he has corresponded, is about to become betrothed. 'The author breathes new life into archetypal characters by adding unexpected and often humorous dimensions to their personalities,' wrote PW. Ages 10-up. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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Jean Ferris overturns fairy tale clichés in an offbeat, hilariously quirky novel about a lost prince, a troll, and a princess.

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In this witty spoof of fairy tales, Christian, a commoner, falls for Princess Marigold, and it's up to him to untwist an odd love triangle and foil a scheming queen who wants to take over the kingdom.

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About the Author

JEAN FERRIS has written more than a dozen popular books for teens, including Eight Seconds and Love among the Walnuts. Awards for her books include several ALA Best Book for Young Adults distinctions and a YALSA Teens' Top Ten Best Books award. She lives in San Diego, California.
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bookgirl94, December 30, 2010 (view all comments by bookgirl94)
This was so cute and funny! I love the characters and also if you like this one there is more in the series. This was such a fun book that parents and kids alike will love it!
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Wendy S., August 11, 2007 (view all comments by Wendy S.)
If I were back in middle school I could write one heck of a book report on this book! There are so many different areas to analyze. For instance, you could trace the different fairytale character types that are portrayed, and link them to the traditional tales; or you could look for the mixed metaphores that Christian has learned from his Dad, the troll. And what's more, you would have fun reading the story! This is fun for parents and teens alike.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780152050849
Author:
Ferris, Jean
Publisher:
Sandpiper
Subject:
Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title
Subject:
Love & Romance
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Romance
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Literature
Subject:
Trolls
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Children s humor
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20040601
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 4 to 8
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
7.5 x 5 x 0.63 in 0.54 lb
Age Level:
from 10
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Product details 288 pages Harcourt Paperbacks - English 9780152050849 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "A boy raised by a troll decides to see the world one day and discovers that lovely Princess Marigold, with whom he has corresponded, is about to become betrothed. 'The author breathes new life into archetypal characters by adding unexpected and often humorous dimensions to their personalities,' wrote PW. Ages 10-up. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by ,
Jean Ferris overturns fairy tale clichés in an offbeat, hilariously quirky novel about a lost prince, a troll, and a princess.
"Synopsis" by , In this witty spoof of fairy tales, Christian, a commoner, falls for Princess Marigold, and it's up to him to untwist an odd love triangle and foil a scheming queen who wants to take over the kingdom.

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