Synopses & Reviews
Unicorns are now free, but other magical folk are still in hidingand#8212;except for one faerie, Alida, who is a prisoner in Lord Dunravenand#8217;s castle. That is, until she escapes and a fierce struggle begins. Alida fights to free the faeries from the terrible promise they were forced to make to Lord Dunravenand#8212;but Lord Dunraven is desperate to continue denying his people the hope they derive from the existence of magical beings.
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This lovely, sincere faerie story tempers sadness with joy. Readers will eagerly return for the next volume. -- Kirkus
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"With its magical tone, sturdy characters, and predictable yet satisfying plot, this simple fantasy will engage young readers and leave them eager to read the next book."—School Library Journal
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"The opening portrayal of Alida's isolation is particularly compelling, and young readers will no doubt feel at first her despondency and then her hope and determination as the story progresses. [Y]oung readers intrigued by Alida's mysterious world may well return for the second installment."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
A continuation of National Book Award finalist Kathleen Duey's chapter book series, The Faeries' Promise, a companion to her popular Unicorn's Secret.
Synopsis
The first book in an enchanting new chapter book fantasy series from the acclaimed author of the beloved Unicorn's Secret series. Illustrations.
About the Author
Kathleen Dueyand#8217;s works include the middle grade American Diaries and Survivors series, as well as the well-reviewed chapter book series The Unicornand#8217;s Secret and its companion series, The Faeriesand#8217; Promise. She is also the National Book Awardand#8211;nominated author of andlt;iandgt;Skin Hungerandlt;/iandgt;. She lives in Fallbrook, California.