Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Princess AnidoriKiladra of Kildenree was born with a word on her tongue, and a secret magic. Though she is raised in luxury, she is never quite comfortable with who she is, or what she is to become. Then she is sent on a journey to marry an unknown prince. The trip is difficult, and before it is finished all her expectations are overturned. Alone, friendless, stripped of her crown and her title, Ani must learn to make her own path in the world. Along the way, she just might learn to be a princess. Bold in concept, stunning in execution, The Goose Girl is a spectacular novel. More than four dozen actors bring it to thrilling new life in this unabridged audio editiona recording that will delight those who already love the book, and enthrall those who have not yet discovered it.
About the Author
Shannon Hale is the author of six awardwinning young adult novels, including The Goose Girl and the bestselling Newbery Honor book Princess Academy. Austenland (soon to be a major motion picture) was her first book for adults, followed by The Actor and the Housewife and Midnight in Austenland. She and her husband cowrote the acclaimed graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack. They live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah.