From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8–Sophie Masson carries listeners back to 18th-century England to witness the birth of two children who are destined to be connected throughout their lives. Aurora is born into royalty, while Clementine is the daughter of the local woodcutter. However, their births have brought fairies to each of their cradles to bestow gifts. Although the girls will be friends throughout their first 16 years, there are secrets surrounding them, especially the legend of the sleeping castle of Joli-Bois. The novel is a spellbinding reworking of the familiar tale of
Sleeping Beauty. Reader Mikaela Martin brings her acting skills to this retelling and delivers a beautiful performance. This is a complicated story, presented in three parts and three different time periods. Middle school librarians will want to include this in their audio collections.–
Joyce Rice, Crestwood Middle School, Royal Palm Beach, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Review
A brilliantly funny narration of childhood. ***** -- Books For Keeps 20090701 'It is well written and the detail of court life and ways is enthralling. This book will appeal to anyone who has loved the fairytale, for all the trappings are present and correct. A fabulous novel which has been given the cover it deserves.' -- Adele Geras, TES 20020607 'One of the strengths of Masson's work is this creation of parallel worlds of fantasy which interweave with the old folk tale but also produce echoes of myth.' -- AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW 20020607 'Sophie Masson is decidedly a captivating narrator who certainly knows how to hypnotise her readers.' -- LOLLIPOPS 20020607 'I was enchanted.' -- The School Librarian 20020701 CARABAS: 'A sophisticated and timeless tale of magic and human nature.' -- WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN 20020701 'Sophie Masson's French heritage fills Clementine with luscious description and historical references' -- Armadillo- Penny Dolan 20020701
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