Unlocking the Spell: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess
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Unlocking the Spell: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Awesome!!!

I loved The Wide-Awake Princess!!! It was such a good book! I just bought this book Unlocking the Spell and Im totally hooked!!! ~ InkHeartLover

posted by 5156679 on October 2, 2012

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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A worthy follow-up from The Wide-Awake Princess - but not quite as fun

I very much enjoyed "The Wide-Awake Princess" and had fun traipsing about the fairy-tale kingdoms with Princess Annie. In the sequel, Annie continues her travels, this time searching for the cure to the curse that keeps her sister's husband trapped in the shape of a be...
I very much enjoyed "The Wide-Awake Princess" and had fun traipsing about the fairy-tale kingdoms with Princess Annie. In the sequel, Annie continues her travels, this time searching for the cure to the curse that keeps her sister's husband trapped in the shape of a bear. However, it felt like this journey was more contrived - the characters dashed about willy-nilly, encountering all the other fairy-tale folks you could hope for. Ostensibly following the trail of an evil dwarf, instead I kept hoping that they would just go home. In summary, it was diverting and light-hearted and I enjoyed reading it. But the first book was better.

posted by Barbie1982 on January 4, 2013

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 2, 2012

    Awesome!!!

    I loved The Wide-Awake Princess!!! It was such a good book! I just bought this book Unlocking the Spell and Im totally hooked!!!

    ~ InkHeartLover

    10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 7, 2012

    I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was

    I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. The writing flows smoothly and allows the reader to focus on the story rather than the words (always a good sign in my opinion). I enjoyed reading about the different fairy tale characters in roles both old and new. For example, Old Mother Hubbard as a peacemaker, evil dwarves, Snow White, along with lots of fairies make the book a delight to read. There is a nice touch of romance, just enough to satisfy middle grade girls. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls.

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 19, 2012

    Awesome

    Ok i bought w.a.p and LOVED it i bought u.t.s and loving it

    6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2012

    Awesome book! I knew Annie and Liam were perfect for each other!

    Awesome book! I knew Annie and Liam were perfect for each other!! As Annie, Liam, Gwendolyn, and Beldegard go on a quest to find the evil dwarf that cast a spell to turn Beldegard into a bear. They encounter a nice Mother Hubbard, a Cinderella story gone wrong, and much more! Please read , you won't be sorry!!!!

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 22, 2012

    Lmllolo

    Omg, annabelle and liam make such a cute couple!

    5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 2, 2012

    I LOVE ED Baker!

    I have read all her books and hate when their series are over so I was glad that The Wide Awake Princess has a sequel.

    5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 2, 2012

    :)

    Have not read it yet but i bet since the wide awake princess was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good that I'm hoping it is good too.

    4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 7, 2013

    Great book love this author

    It is really good so far need to buy it though. If u liked the wide awake princess u will love this book. They soooo need to make a movie. E.d baker is an awesome author u will love his work. I truely recommend this author.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 4, 2013

    A worthy follow-up from The Wide-Awake Princess - but not quite as fun

    I very much enjoyed "The Wide-Awake Princess" and had fun traipsing about the fairy-tale kingdoms with Princess Annie. In the sequel, Annie continues her travels, this time searching for the cure to the curse that keeps her sister's husband trapped in the shape of a bear. However, it felt like this journey was more contrived - the characters dashed about willy-nilly, encountering all the other fairy-tale folks you could hope for. Ostensibly following the trail of an evil dwarf, instead I kept hoping that they would just go home. In summary, it was diverting and light-hearted and I enjoyed reading it. But the first book was better.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 26, 2012

    this book is awesome, however, E.D Baker must make a book three

    this book is awesome, however, E.D Baker must make a book three and many more!!!!!!!!!!

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 12, 2012

    Loved the Wide Awake Princess!

    I Know this is going to b awesome!!!!!

    -Edme the one eyed wolf

    3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 20, 2013

    Myra

    This is the best book ever but if you have not read the wide awake princess yet it might not make sense!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2012

    Princess

    I love this series so i love e.d. baker it'll catch any fairytales high

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 20, 2013

    Best book

    Best book ever i got it at the book fair and i was hooked

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 19, 2013

    Maybe

    I have only read the sample but I think it looks good. However I don't like it whan some people say bad things on reviews because if you would not say that infront of a adult you should not say/write it at all. I think that is inportent because you can always say you did not like it in a nice way like it was not my favorite book or something like that

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2013

    Question

    Is this the second book? I am confused

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 30, 2013

    I love how it seems to tie in all of the Grimm Brother's stories

    I love how it seems to tie in all of the Grimm Brother's stories even those that are less known to others for example "Snow White and Red Rose". Not only that but it also tells of a tale by its self.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 20, 2013

    Wonderful!!!

    It was even better than the first!!!!!!!!!!!It has more excitement & danger!!!!!!Ecspeially at the end when the most unespected thing happens but u have to read it to find out!!!!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 19, 2013

    We're enjoying another quest with Annie

    I've been reading aloud this book with my daughter who is in kindergarten. She loves predicting who all the cameo fairytale characters are (Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Bears, Cinderella); it is fun to hear even these characters' back stories. Personally, I find the pacing of this story a little slower than the previous book, but my daughter enjoys it as much as the first. She likes the developing romance with Liam and Annie. And we both like how Annie and Liam are strong, honorable characters who seek out adventure and aren't afraid to go toe to toe with villains. I am sure elementary and middle school girls would enjoy reading this book on their own--or even having it read to them.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 2, 2013

    This is a wonderful book!

    It's a great second book to it's first ( the wide awake princess) the characters are wonderful and the plot supports every event in the book. Read it, you won't be sorry. I promise.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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