Juvenile/YA, 2006
While reading for the Book Battle, 2011, I find myself rereading old forgotten favorites. I stumbled on this one at the library this weekend and remembered it fondly. I read it in 2007, so not too long ago, but it's definitely one of those good books passed by and forgotten that shouldn't be!
Bella is raised by her wet nurse when her cruel and unkind father, a wealthy knight, refuses to have anything to do with her. Growing up friends with Prince Julian, she is happy and content until she finds out her true roots and is forced to return home. Meanwhile, Prince Julian is called away to be a goodwill hostage between warring nations before he has a chance to apologize to Bella for a moment of meanness. When a plot that could destroy the peace in the land and Julian's life are revealed, it is up to Bella to save the day. With smatterings of fairytales throughout, this is a sweet story to be read over and over.
Raspberry: While the story doesn't quite have the depth of some fractured fairytales I've read and loved, it does charm you with its sweetness overall. The characters are well done, if simple, and the writing is straight-forward. For fans of Jessica Day George and Shannon Hale, this book is a great addition to any girl's shelf.
Graded a B.
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