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Overview

Rose is one of twelve princesses forced to dance through the night in an underground palace. The key to breaking the spell lies in magic knitting needles, an invisibility cloak, and—of course—true love. Inspired by "The Twelve Dancing Princesses,"this novel is as captivating as it is fresh. Enchanted readers are sure to clamor for the new companion, Princess of Glass, also publishing this season.

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After the end of a long war, a young soldier travels to the capital to find his only remaining relatives and a job. Galen obtains work as a palace gardener, where he meets the king's oldest daughter and soon learns of the mystery surrounding Rose and her 11 younger sisters: in spite of being watched every night, they somehow wear out pair after pair of dancing slippers. Readers soon learn that the siblings are paying off their mother's debt to the evil King Under Stone by dancing every night with his sons. Several princes have failed to unravel the mystery. Can Galen, driven by his love for Rose, discover the truth and save the princesses? While readers may be familiar with the fairy tale that's the basis for this story, George creates suspense by showing the princesses' suffering and Galen's determination to help his beloved. He is a sympathetic hero, and his feelings about war and talent for knitting help bring him to life. Rose and her florally named sisters are distinguished by character traits and move beyond stock figures as well. Fans of fairy-tale retellings like Robin McKinley's Beauty (1978) or Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted (1979, both HarperCollins) will enjoy this story for its magic, humor, and touch of romance.-Beth L. Meister, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, WI

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As she did so deliciously with 2008's Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow, George takes another fairy tale, "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," and turns it into a rich and engaging novel. Princess Rose and her 11 sisters must dance each night for the King Under Stone, even when they grow exhausted and ill. They cannot explain their enchantment, cast when their dead mother bargained for both their births and peace for the kingdom of Westfalin. Galen, a young orphaned soldier home from the war against Analousia, has homely skills, including an easy hand at knitting. Watching after Rose from his position as castle gardener, he finds reason to use the strange gifts (a cloak of invisibility and some remarkable yarn) given him by a crone to whom he was kind. Galen, Rose and her sisters are engaging company throughout; near the end the story spirals up in intensity, touching on witchcraft and evil clerics along the way before a satisfyingly exciting conclusion. (Fantasy. 12 & up)
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Kathryn Fry
This story is a retelling of the fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses, in which 12 princesses of Westfalin attend lavish parties and dances at their Father's palace. However, they are forced to attend another celebration every night deep underground at King Under Stone's palace. It was their mother's deal with an evil magical King that cursed them with their dancing fate. The head gardener's nephew sets out to find the reasons behind the princesses' worn out dancing shoes, though many princes have lost their lives in the attempt. This is a knight-in-shining-armor tale with a twist. It is bravery of under-gardener Galen Werner that saves the day, and ultimately, the princesses. Galen's invisibility cloak and instincts are part of an exciting journey to free the 12 princesses from King Under Stone's control. Reviewer: Kathryn Fry

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781599904559
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • Publication date: 4/27/2010
  • Pages: 304
  • Sales rank: 52,475
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Lexile: 0830L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.49 (w) x 8.29 (h) x 0.83 (d)

Meet the Author

Jessica Day George

Jessica Day George is the author of Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow, Dragon Slippers, and its sequel, Dragon Flight. Originally from Idaho, she studied at Brigham Young University and lived in Delaware and New Jersey before settling down in Salt Lake City, Utah. She had been a movie store clerk, librarian, bookseller, and school office lady before she got her big break. Jessica lives with her husband, their young son, and a five-pound Maltese named Pippin in a house that needs to be vacuumed much too often.

www.JessicaDayGeorge.com www.dragonslippers.net

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 9, 2009

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    Very Good!!

    I found this book to be very entertaining. Each character is developed in a short space of time, but with out sacrificing depth. Even with so many characters to keep track of, each has a distinct and unique personality that add color and vividness to the plot. The plot is also well developed, the characters are supremely likable (or loathsome depending), and there are plenty of surprises to keep things interesting. All around two thumbs up!!!

    7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 2, 2009

    A Fun Anytime Read

    If you're looking for a good, get-yourself-lost-in-it book, you've found it. The story is well developed with amazing characters and a plot that's creative. Based on a fairy tale, Rose and her eleven sisters are doomed to dance for the dreaded King Understone. All hope seems lost--until Galen, the soldier-turned-gardner shows up. Jessica Day George mixes romance, imagination, and magic (both in the literal and figerative meaning of the word) in this book that now has a permanent space on my shelf.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 17, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

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    Absolutely Superb

    I must say that Princess of the Midnight Ball is one of the best retellings of the Twelve Dancing Princesses I have ever read. It was definitely a joy to read, because I have read so many unoriginal fairy-tale retelling recently. I loved the unique quality that Jessica Day George gave to this story. The characters were believable and I must say that I wish more men would knit like Galen! I wish that the story would never have ended. The only problem was the ending was a wee bit too overly happy ending, but overall the book was so splendid to read that I did not mind a bit. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good fairy-tale retelling.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2012

    Excellent!

    Definitely not just for YA. George reminds me a lot of Robin McKinley. I loved the characters, especially Galen, and I'm already reading the next story in this series. Truly wonderful!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 31, 2009

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    Awesome book!!!

    This book was way better than I expected it to be, and I expected it to be pretty good! Jessica Day George is a great author, and this book is proof.
    I defineitely recommend it!!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2012

    I absolutely adored this book!!!

    It was SOOO good! I love jessica day george! If you enjoyed this book, then check out its companion book: princess of glass. I must admit that it was a little too short, but that might just be because i couldnt put it down =o)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 7, 2012

    Hmm

    This is the first time i've read this author, and i can say i wasn't impressed. The story and plot were great, as were the people. This book would be much better in a series and not in one book. It was very much rushed. I would've loved to read more about the underworld. And read more about the love between rose and galen. There is not much romance but there is action. And the author did a good job of putting it all together. So if you were like and loved the cover all i can say is dont fall for it unless you really want it. I mean it was so short it was 200 pages on my nook. I would give it 21/2

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 2, 2012

    to the person asking about chase or the popular kid

    CHASE. DEFINATELY CHASE

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2012

    I love it

    It is awsome so good.!!!!:) :D

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 16, 2012

    Anonymous

    I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2012

    AMAZING

    Really good, i loved it
    Great idea

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 11, 2012

    Riley

    It was amazing

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 8, 2012

    Fantasitc BOOK

    I loved this book. It was very entertaining. Every chararcher played big role in the book despite their social class or job. This book is amazing mixture of a fairytale variation and mystery. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. I definetly would recommend this to anyon who enjoys fairy tales and needs a good book. Its not too long yet not too short.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 16, 2012

    Enchanting and wonderful

    This is one of my favorite books, I thought it was fantastic. Jessica Day George did a wonderful creating the characters and all of the scenes. Galen was the perfect prince.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2012

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

    This book is one of my fav books ever!!!!!!! :)

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 8, 2012

    Decent

    This book was mysterious yet obvious. U new they never left yet they did leave so u already know where they went. This book was good but to predictable for me

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 20, 2012

    Great book!

    It was a page turner, the ending was wonderful!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 5, 2012

    AWes AWESOME

    Such a great book. Couldnt put it down

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2011

    The princess of the midnight ball

    The princess held a ball at midnight.

    0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2011

    Great Book

    I absolutly loved this book. It had great twists here and there that made it even more interesting.

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