By: Jean Ferris
Genre: Middle
Grade Fantasy
Pages: 271
Published: 2002
Told in: Third Person
Series: Marigold
Series, 1st of 3
Compare to:
Goose Chase, Patrice Kindl
Princess Tales Books, Gail Carson Levine
Dragon Slippers, Jessica Day George
In a nutshell:
Christian has grown up in a cave, with a troll as his foster
father. Marigold is the lonely princess across the river who Christian takes up
a correspondence with. When Christian decides to take his place in the world,
he finds there is trouble brewing while serving in the princess’s palace.
What you may enjoy:
A cute and funny story, which is “part comedy, part love
story, part everything-but-the-kitchen-sink.” It’s sweet, it’s fun, it will
make you giggle. You can’t help but love the characters and cheer for them.
What you may NOT
enjoy:
This book is predictable and full of clichés. Although it’s
meant for young readers, it’s a little too juvenile. The humor is often a
little too ridiculous and becomes tiresome.
Warnings:
Violence and Disturbing Images:
Boy is threatened; boy is shot with an arrow; dog bites man’s
foot.
Sex and Nudity:
Girl kisses boy; boy kisses girl
Language and Profanity:
None
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