Title: The
Plight and Plot of Princess Penny
Author: Michael Mullin
Review: I read and reviewed Michael’s short story, 8: The Previously Untold Story of the
Previously Unknown 8th Dwarf, and enjoyed it (see review here.) This
short story was a bit more confusing in verse then 8. I had to read quite a few lines over and over
to figure out what was going on in the story.
Rhyming verse is a cute way to write and it worked for 8, but I don’t
think it really works well with this little tale. More
is going on in this story and with it being an original fairy tale, I had not
read it or anything like it before and so it was harder to follow along and
read the rhymes. If I have to work while
I read I lose the enjoyment and put the book down more often losing the flow. Reading that takes work, is not a relaxing activity
that I enjoy.
This little tale may
read better not in verse and appeal to a wider audience that way. I think this author is talented and should
keep writing. I look forward to his next
endeavor.
Publisher: Published
February 22nd 2012 by Gemiknight Studios, LLC
ISBN: 9780985188405
Copyright: 2012
Pages: Kindle Edition
Quick Review: 2 1/2 stars (out of 5)
Why I Read It:
Sent by the author for review.
Synopsis: From the author of "8: The
Previously Untold Story of the Previously Unknown 8th Dwarf" comes an
original fairy tale about a teenage princess who hires the witch from "The
Frog Prince" to get revenge on a Mean Girl at school. (Intended for YA
readers and up.)
Author Biography: Michael Mullin is a native New Englander
living in Los Angeles. He is the author of the TaleSpins™ books, "8: The
Previously Untold Story of the Previously Unknown 8th Dwarf" and "The
Plight and Plot of Princess Penny". He is also the co-author of John
Skewes' successful "Larry Gets Lost" children's book series. His
screenplay "Zooing Time" was recognized by the WGA's Written By magazine.
Before all this writing, he taught preschool and college (two positions he
found disconcertingly similar).
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