Fairest - Gail Carson Levine

Title: Fairest

Author: Gail Carson Levine

Publisher: New York : HarperCollins, c2006
ISBN: 9780545111768

Copyright: 2006
Pages: 326

Quick Review: 3 stars (out of 5)

Why I Read It: Amanda gave it to me to read to Cenneidigh.

Where I Obtained the Book: Borrowed it from Amanda. Synopsis: In the kingdom of Ayortha, who is the fairest of them all? Certainly not Aza. She is thoroughly convinced that she is ugly. What she may lack in looks, though, she makes up for with a kind heart, and with something no one else has. She has a magical voice. Her vocal talents captivate all who hear them, and in Ontio Castle they attract the attention of a handsome prince; and a dangerous new queen. In this masterful novel filled with humour, adventure, romance, and song, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine invites you to join Aza as she discovers how exquisite she truly is.

Review: The names in this book are not fun to pronounce out loud. I read this to Cenneidigh and we both enjoyed it. I would recommend Ella Enchanted first, then this one. The story was sweet and yet had its scary moments. A little Snow White meets Shrek.

Author Biography: I grew up in New York City and have been writing all my life. My first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a 1998 Newbery Honor Book. My other books include Ever, Fairest,Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish, The Fairy's Return, The Two Princesses of Bamarre, and the six Princess Tales books. I am also the author of the nonfiction book Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie, both illustrated by Scott Nash.

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