This weekend's book Poison by Bridget Zinn takes the idea of fairy tales to the max with princesses, poison, poison, and even pigs! With ten library requests on it this wonderful story is ripe for the picking!
Sixteen-year-old Kyra, a highly-skilled potions master, is the only one who knows her kingdom is on the verge of destruction-which means shes the only one who can save it. Faced with no other choice, Kyra decides to do what she does best: poison the kingdoms future ruler, who also happens to be her former best friend.But, for the first time ever, her poisoned dartmisses.Now a fugitive instead of a hero, Kyra is caught in a game of hide-and-seek with the kings army and her potioner ex-boyfriend, Hal. At least shes not alone. Shes armed with her vital potions, a too-cute pig, and Fred, the charming adventurer she cant stop thinking about. Kyra is determined to get herself a second chance (at murder), but will she be able to find and defeat the princess before Hal and the army find her? Kyra is not your typical murderer, and shes certainly no damsel-in-distress-shes the lovable and quick-witted hero of this romantic novel that has all the right ingredients to make teen girls swoon.Praise for Poison "A frothy confection of a fairy tale featuring poisoners, princesses, perfumers and pigs, none of whom are exactly what they appear (except maybe the pigs).
For a chance to win your copy, tell me what your favorite fairytale story is and why its your favorite.
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3 comments:
I love the Twelve Dancing Princesses because I love to read the different ways it is told because it can be told so many different ways.
My favorite fairy tale is Peter Pan. I know that it comes very close to not counting as a fairy tale, but fairy dust IS a big deal in it. I have always loved this story. When I was little I used to try and teach myself to fly so I could go to Neverland. I think what made me love this story is the idea of flying. Ever since I was little I've dreamed about having that superpower.
Random#Generator picked #1...Swimmer Star! Sending your book to the Mountlake Terrace Libary...you should be able to pick it up tomorrow afternoon :D
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