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Once Upon a Marigold

by Jean Ferris

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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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"Readers will gobble this story up."--VOYA

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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 several ALA Best Books for Young Adults and one YALSA Teens' Top Ten Best Book. She lives in San Diego, California.

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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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ISBN:
9780152050849
Author:
Ferris, Jean
Publisher:
Harcourt Paperbacks
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
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
June 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
275
Dimensions:
772x504x72 52
Age Level:
10-UP
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