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Overview

A kingdom beset by monsters...
A disease that weakens and destroys...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago...
A story of danger and desperation.

The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different. Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Her deepest wish is for safety. Princess Meryl is bold and brave. Her deepest wish is to save the kingdom of Bamarre. They are sisters, and they mean the world to each other.

Then disaster strikes, and Addie — terrified and unprepared — sets out on a perilous quest. In her path are monsters of Bamarre: ogres, specters, gryphons, and dragons. Addie must battle them, but time is running out, and the sister's lives — and Barmarre's fate — hang in the balance.

Gail Carson Levine left her mark on fantasy with her well-loved 1998 Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted. Now she has created another shimmering and tapestried landscape of fantasy and fairies. Bamarre and the journeys of its two princesses will burn themselves into the minds of readers, and all will relish this moving saga about two sisters groping their way toward heroism.

With her adventurous sister Meryl suffering from the grey death, meek and timid Princess Addie sets out to find a cure.

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The Two Princesses of Bamarre is a fantastic, original fairy tale centering on two sisters who are complete opposites of each other, but also lovingly dedicated to one another. Meryl is an adventurous sort, taking her inspiration from the famous Bamarrian hero, Duralt. She is a born swashbuckler and a gifted bard, spinning heroic tales for her sister and friends. Addie is easily frightened and content to work Duralt's escapades into her embroidery. Yet the two young women are constant companions, until Meryl contracts the deadly Grey Death, the same plague that killed their mother.

There is a prophecy that tells about the cure being found only when the most timid seek it. When the sisters' cowardly father, the king, fails to find the cure and gives up, Addie realizes she must overcome her own timid nature and try to save Meryl herself, even though it means she must face the wilds of Bamarre alone -- wilds fraught with specters, griffins, and dragons. But perhaps the most challenging part of her secret quest is that, when she sets out, Addie has only six days before her sister dies! With a few magical items supplied by her friends and a sword from Meryl, she bravely ventures into Bamarre's most dangerous regions, all hope of Meryl's survival left up to her.

I have never read any of Gail Carson Levine's books, but she is a Newbery Honor Book author. If The Two Princesses of Bamarre is any indication of what her other books are like, then I've discovered an author whose books I need to follow. She is a real treat to read -- a fun, talented storyteller. The Two Princesses of Bamarre was a pleasure. (Sierra Phillips)

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“Tough to put down, this is a shades-of-Oz story that sticks with you.”

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“Deserves to be around for a long, long time.”

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Deserves to be around for a long, long time.

Publishers Weekly

Levine (Ella Enchanted) enters a world of high fantasy with this latest princess tale, peopled with sorcerers, elves and fairies, but plot twists win out over character development. When teenage narrator Addie was two years old, and her sister, Meryl, just three, the siblings lost their mother to the Gray Death, a mysterious illness that continues to plague the kingdom of Bamarre, randomly selecting its victims. Meanwhile, under their monarch father's weak rule, "ogres, gryphons, specters and dragons... were slaughtering hundreds of Bamarrians every year." When the Gray Death strikes Meryl, Addie becomes determined to find the cure. Rhys, a sorcerer who fancies Addie, outfits her with a cloak ("It's not a cloak of invisibility," he tells her, "but if you're in shadow... you won't be noticed") and a tablecloth that produces food on demand; Bella, the girls' tutor, bequeaths to her gifts from their mother, seven-league boots ("the boots go seven leagues when you take a step") and a spyglass that can view a distance of seven leagues and also penetrate stone and wood. Despite Addie's myriad adventures (an encounter with a specter, an ogre and a dragon) and the courage she gains throughout, her character remains an enigma. Other subplots, such as Rhys and Addie's courtship, are not fully developed. Even after the heroine completes her mission (Levine plants clues to its outcome with a Beowulf-like poem interspersed throughout the novel), readers may feel let down. Ages 10-up. (May) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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A pair of princesses becomes determined to find a cure for a mysterious illness that killed their mother. "The author enters a world of high fantasy with this latest princess tale, peopled with sorcerers, elves and fairies, said PW. Ages 12-up. (Mar.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Children's Literature

Compared to her bold and adventurous sister, Princess Addie wants nothing more than to stay in the castle, work on her embroidery and get married some day. When Princess Meryl falls ill with the Grey Death, however, Princess Addie must overcome her fear to save her sister and the kingdom. She sets out armed with a masking cloak, a magic tablecloth and maps from the castle sorcerer, Rhys, and special gifts from Meryl and their late mother. During her quest for the cure, she faces specters, ogres, gryphons and, most terrifying of all, the dragon Vollys, who imprisons her as the precious days her sister has left diminish. Finding bravery she did not know she had, Princess Addie breaks free from the dragon and races to bring the secret of the cure home. Satisfying and well-told fantasy, this moving tale of two sisters and their love for one another will linger long with readers. 2001, HarperCollins, $15.95 and $15.89. Ages 10 up. Reviewer: Valerie O. Patterson

KLIATT

To quote from the review of the hardcover in KLIATT, May 2001: Levine contributes to our literature with modern fairy tales—ones that still have ogres, fairies, dragons, magical swords, boots, cloths, and so forth. Her reworking of the Cinderella story in Ella Enchanted was a 1998 Newbery Honor Book. This story is about sisters, princesses in a kingdom in which people die of a mysterious illness called the Grey Death. Their father is a weak king, completely ineffectual, an interesting variation on the character of kings in fairy tales. One sister is brave, dreaming of adventure; the other is timid, relying on her sister, afraid of spiders and many other things. Meryl, the strong sister, is struck down by the Grey Death—her death will come in a matter of days unless someone finds a cure for the illness. The sisters have been raised on an epic story of a brave hero who fights dragons and kills gryphons, and this epic poem returns again and again to Levine's pages as the girls find solace in the saga. At the end, the sisters have inspired an epic poem about their own lives. Addie, the timid princess, loves Meryl so much she finds the courage to leave their home to go in search of the cure. Rhys, the sorcerer who loves Addie, cannot accompany her, but he gives her objects that will keep her safe. Addie's adventures are numerous: she kills an ogre, causes the death of many gryphons and even stabs the ancient dragon who captures her and keeps her prisoner—the dragon who reveals the nature of the cure that will save Meryl. The action is relentless, and until the last hour of Meryl's life Addie struggles to save her sister, fulfilling the prophecy that the cure will be foundwhen the timid find courage. (So the fairy tale even has a moral attached.) This is a fanciful story that belongs solidly in children's literature more than YA literature: it lacks the bite of the latter. But younger YAs who love high fantasy will certainly enjoy the adventures of these sisters. KLIATT Codes: J—Recommended for junior high school students. 2001, HarperCollins, 291p., Ages 12 to 15.
—Claire Rosser

VOYA

Ella Enchanted (HarperCollins, 1997/VOYA August 1997) fans need wait no longer for a satisfying repeat of Levine's success with fantasy. Her latest engrossing tale is embedded richly with both fairy tale and folkloric elements. Addie and Meryl, the two princesses of Bamarre, could not be more different. Addie fears everything from the smallest spider to the largest ogre or dragon. Meryl, however, dreams of following in the footsteps of Bamarre's legendary warrior-hero, Drualt, whose epic poetry she constantly declaims. Yet each girl is forced to be someone she is not, or thinks she is not, when the invulnerable Meryl falls prey to the dreaded Gray Death, and timid Addie must undertake the quest for the cure. With help from an apprentice sorcerer, Rhys, and a pair of seven-league boots, Addie interrogates specters, sups with gryphons, and entertains dragons to save her beloved sister. Young adult readers will enjoy most the subtle manner in which Addie's quest highlights the courage and inspiration each sister receives from the other as well as the developing romance between Addie and Rhys. The contrast of Addie's frantic efforts to save her sister with the slow, inevitable progression of the Gray Death creates natural dramatic tension and suspenseful pacing as Meryl's death draws near. The familiar quest motif is enlivened by Levine's disdain for loose ends, her eye for detail, and her ability to create warm, realistic characters who leave a lasting impression with the reader. This tale of two princesses is recommended for both school and public libraries. PLB . VOYA CODES: 5Q 4P M J (Hard to imagine it being any better written; Broad general YA appeal; Middle School, defined asgrades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9). 2001, HarperCollins, 256p, . Ages 12 to 15. Reviewer: Caitlin Augusta SOURCE: VOYA, June 2001 (Vol. 24, No. 2)

KLIATT

To quote the review of the hardcover in KLIATT, May 2001: Levine contributes to our literature with modern fairy tales—ones that still have ogres, fairies, dragons, magical swords, boots, cloths, and so forth. Her reworking of the Cinderella story in Ella Enchanted was a 1998 Newbery Honor Book. This story is about sisters, princesses in a kingdom in which people die of a mysterious illness called the Grey Death. Their father is a weak king, completely ineffectual, an interesting variation on the character of kings in fairy tales. One sister is brave, dreaming of adventure; the other is timid, relying on her sister, afraid of spiders and many other things. Meryl, the strong sister, is struck down by the Grey Death—her death will come in a matter of days unless someone finds a cure for the illness. The sisters have been raised on an epic story of a brave hero who fights dragons and kills gryphons, and this epic poem returns again and again to Levine's pages as the girls find solace in the saga. At the end, the sisters have inspired an epic poem about their own lives. Addie, the timid princess, loves Meryl so much she finds the courage to leave their home to go in search of the cure. Rhys, the sorcerer who loves Addie, cannot accompany her, but he gives her objects that will keep her safe. Addie's adventures are numerous: she kills an ogre, causes the death of many gryphons and even stabs the ancient dragon who captures her and keeps her prisoner—the dragon who reveals the nature of the cure that will save Meryl. The action is relentless, and until the last hour of Meryl's life Addie struggles to save her sister, fulfilling the prophecy that the cure will be foundwhen the timid find courage. (So the fairy tale even has a moral attached.) This is a fanciful story that belongs solidly in children's literature more than YA literature: it lacks the bite of the latter. But younger YAs who love high fantasy will certainly enjoy the adventures of these sisters.

Children's Literature

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-When Princess Addie realizes that her sister Meryl is ill with the invariably fatal Gray Death, the same illness that killed their mother, she is desperate to find a cure in this fantasy by Gail Carson Levine (HarperCollins, 2001). Although she is a fearful girl and has previously depended on Meryl's boldness, Addie sets out alone to confront the monsters from whom she may learn the cure. Addie is nearly tricked by a specter, attacked by ogres and gryphons, and held prisoner by a dragon. With the help of some magic items and her own wits, she is able to extricate herself from each danger and learn the cure. Addie is in a race against time to get Meryl to the healing waterfall. This is an exciting high fantasy tale with strong and memorable characterization. It is also a love story, dealing with the love between the sisters and Addie's eventual love for the sorcerer, Rhys. While the lines between good and evil are clear, the characters are complex. Actress Vanessa Redgrave's reading is excellent, allowing listeners to appreciate the author's writing style. She interprets the characters beautifully, and reads with conviction and elegance. The story will enthrall fantasy lovers, and makes an outstanding audiobook suitable for group or individual listening.-Louise L. Sherman, formerly Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

A decidedly unspunky heroine quails her way past terrors real and imaginary in a quest to save her sister's life. Addie, the younger of the two eponymous princesses, watches as her sister Meryl practices for a life of swordplay and derring-do; she herself would much rather sit quietly and do her needlework. But when Meryl falls ill with the incurable Gray Death, Addie steels herself to find a cure, venturing forth to encounter specters, dragons, ogres, and-almost the worst of all-spiders. She is aided by an assortment of magical items and periodic visits from Rhys, her father's sorcerer. Punctuated by excerpts from Drualt, Bamarre's epic poem, the text clearly aims at Tolkienesque high fantasy, complete with a tantalizingly unfulfilled prophecy regarding the cure for the Gray Death. But Levine's (The Wish, 2000, etc.) strength lies in character development and world-making, not in epic plot construction. Addie is a refreshingly timid quester whose unabashed love for embroidery sets her apart from the hordes of plucky heroines who have gone before. The attributes of the various non-human creatures that populate her world are well-defined-especially the sorcerers, magical beings who live 500 years and only very rarely marry humans-and her prolonged "visit" with a delightfully evil dragon is quite wonderful. These elements are not enough to elevate a plot that moves unevenly from adventure to adventure, involving multiple convenient rescues, a predictable romance, and an ultimately unsatisfying deus ex machina at the end. Does this matter? Levine's popularity and a publicity juggernaut virtually ensure this book's success, despite its flaws. (Fiction.9-14)

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780064409667
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 3/27/2003
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 120,662
Age range: 8 - 14 Years
Lexile: 0570L (what's this?)
Product dimensions: 5.12 (w) x 7.62 (h) x 0.54 (d)

Meet the Author

Gail Carson Levine

Gail Carson Levine thinks she can write poetry. Forgive her; the doctors say she’ll be sane again soon. She was born in New York City and shares a birthday with William Carlos Williams. Her first book for children, Ella Enchanted, won a Newbery Honor. Gail’s other books include A Tale of Two Castles; the New York Times bestsellers Ever and Fairest; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; and the six Princess Tales books. She is 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. Gail and her husband, David, live in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

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Chapter One

Out of a land laid waste
To a land untamed,
Monster ridden,
The lad Drualt led
A ruined, ragtag band.
In his arms, tenderly,
He carried Bruce,
The child king,
First ruler of Bamarre.

So begins Drualt, the epic poem of Bamarre's greatest hero, our kingdom's ideal. Drualt fought Bamarre's monsters-the ogres, gryphons, specters, and dragons that still plague us-and he helped his sovereign found our kingdom. I

Today Bamarre needed a hero more than ever. The monsters were slaughtering hundreds of Bamarrians every year, and the Gray Death carried away even more.

I was no hero. The dearest wishes of my heart were for safety and tranquility. The world was a perilous place, wrong for the likes of me.

Once, when I was four years old and playing in the castle courtyard, a shadow passed over me. I shrieked, certain it was a gryphon or a dragon. My sister, Meryl, ran to me and held me, her arms barely long enough to go around me.

"It's gone, Addle," she whispered. "It's far away by now." And then she crooned a stanza from Drualt.

"Step follows step.
Hope follows courage.
Set your face toward danger.
Set your heart on victory. "

I quieted, soothed by Meryl's voice and her warm breath on my ear.

Meryl was my protector, as necessary to me as air and food. Our mother, Queen Darla, had succumbed to the Gray Death when I was two and Meryl was three. Father rarely visited the nursery. Bella, our governess, loved us in her way, but her way was to moralize and to scold.

Meryl understood me, although we were asdifferent as could be. She was fair, and I was dark complexioned. She was small and compact, a concentration of focused energy. I was always tall for my age, and loose-limbed, and my energy was nervous and fluttery. Meryl was brave, and I was afraid of almost everything -- from monsters to strangers to spiders.

As a child Meryl loved to act out scenes from Drualt or scenes from a made-up drama in which she saved the kingdom. Our games would begin on the miniature carriage that was our nursery's best feature. I'd sit inside, and Meryl would climb up to the driver's seat. We'd travel to the Eskern Mountains, where ogres and gryphons dwelled, or to the elf queen's castle on the shores of the Haun Ocean, or to the western desert, where the dragons had their lairs, or to Mulee Forest, where specters abounded.

She would rescue me from a flaming dragon or a hungry ogre. When I was supposed to, I would shriek in terror that was half real; but when I could, I'd stay still and watch Meryl perform -- that was what I loved.

Her favorite game was the Gray Death adventure. Oddly enough this one didn't frighten me. The Gray Death wasn't a monster or a spider I could see and shiver over. It was invisible. If I caught it, it would be somewhere within me, and while the outside world was fall of danger, I knew my interior. I was certain I could oust an intruder there.

In the game I always portrayed the Gray Death's victim. For the first stage of the disease, the weakness, I'd begin to walk toward the worn nursery couch, growing weaker as I went. After a few steps I'd fall to my knees and begin to crawl. I'd drag myself to the couch but lack the strength to climb up onto it.

I'd fall asleep there on the floor. A moment or two later I'd wake up and rise, consumed by fever. I'd rush to the fireplace and rub ashes into my cheeks, because the faces of the afflicted always turned gray near the end. I'd pretend to shiver, and I'd try to make my teeth chatter.

Meanwhile, Meryl would be busy battling monsters, consulting with sorcerers, climbing mountains, sailing stormy seas. While I shivered, I'd keep one eye on her, because I couldn't start to die until she was ready to rescue me. When she triumphed and found the cure, I'd slump to the floor.

She'd rush to me, cradling the cure in both hands. Sometimes it was an elixir in a golden chalice. Sometimes it was the feather of a gryphon or the tooth of a dragon or even a plain black stone. Kneeling at my side, she'd whisper, "I have found it, maiden. You shall live." She'd cure me, and I'd jumpup. Then we'd frolic about the nursery, skipping around the carriage, banging on the suit of armor, clasping hands and dancing around the small spinning wheel.

We knew that a cure would be found one day. A specter had prophesied it, and the prophecies of specters always came true. The cure would be found when cowards found courage and rain fell over all Bamarre. That was all we knew. No one knew when the cure would be found, by whom, or what form it would take.

Once, at the end of our game, I asked Meryl if she really planned to quest for the cure. I was nine at the time, and Meryl was ten.

"I'll leave as soon as I'm strong enough to ride a charger."

She'd never come back! A monster would kill her.

She took a heroic stance, legs apart, brandishing an imaginary sword. "I'll find the cure, and knights will flock to me. We'll destroy the monsters and save Bamarre. Then I'll return home."

She wouldn't. She'd be dead. But I knew better than to say so. Instead I asked, "What will I do while you're away?"

She lowered her pretend sword and smiled...

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Anonymous

Posted September 23, 2008

Incredible, touching read

'Two Princesses of Bamarre' is yet another incredible book from Gail Carson Levine. It takes place in Bamarre, a mythical kingdom plagued by monsters such as spectres, ogres, and dragons. Centuries ago, the great hero Draught came to the land of Bamarre and fought off many of the monsters, but left after his love, Freya, was killed. Now, the monsters have returned in full strength. The king of Bamarre has two daughters the elder, Meryl, is brave and adventurous, while the younger, Addie, is frightened by everything and prefers to be rescued rather than rescue. But Addie must rise to the challenge after Meryl is struck with grey death- a mysterious illness that begins with weakness, followed by seven days of sleep, and then three days of fever. At the end of the third day, the victim always dies. No cure has been found, but now Addie must set out, leaving the comforts of the palace behind, and face all the monsters of Bamarre to save her sister. 'The Two Princesses of Bamarre' is bittersweet and touching, and I cried when I read the ending. The tie-ins between Draught and Addie are clever, and the characters are deep and real. I felt Rhys was a little 2-D, and the romance between him and Addie was unneccessary and would do better without. But overall, a great read and a neccessary one. I would recommend this book for 8-14 year old girls, although older girls may still enjoy it. It will probably be too long a read for anyone below second grade. I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did.

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Anonymous

Posted August 30, 2008

The best Gail Carson Levine book that I have ever read

The Two Princesses of Bamarre is a fascinating book filled with suspense, action, drama, romance, and lastly, a young lady's loyalty and love for her sister. I read this story for a book report last year and could not put it down. My eyes widened and I smiled as I got excited reading many parts of the book, and I squealed during all the romantic and surprising areas. This book opened so many doors in my Literature selection. I used to be very picky about books and I wasn't drawn to them as much as I am now. I never thought that I would be so interested in romance and action! I definitely recommend this book to readers of all ages.

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PriscyPK

Posted January 16, 2009

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Interesting...

This book is funny and packed with thrilling adventures of a princess afraid of just about everything. It was good. I wouldn't rate 5 stars because I had a problem with the ending but that's just my opinion. I don't want to be responsible for you not reading a book that you may really like. Before taking my advice, ask around.

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Mikarabians

Posted November 18, 2008

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A Great Book

Ella Enchanted (the movie) was good, the book---not so much. The Two Princesses of Bamarre however was fantastic. It had all the elements of a good story, adventure, sci-fi, love, danger, and the main character found herself. The storeyline was great (although a bit childish at times) and was an overall great read!

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Posted October 25, 2008

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OMG!!!

i loved this book the moment i started it...haha i started it when i was 5 and i finished it when i was 12 lol it was really confusing then...whatever...you have to read this its awsome!!!LUV IT!!!

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Anonymous

Posted November 10, 2003

Amazing

This book you dont just read, you live.

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reading_rocks

Posted November 27, 2011

Amazing!

I would recommend it to anyone! For me, the main character is so easy to relate to.
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Posted January 2, 2011

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Charming and adventurous

The Two Princesses of Bamarre is a fairy tale about two princesses-one shy, the other adventurous. The shy princess has to sally forth into strange lands to rescue her ailing sister. She overcomes many fears, realizing that she, too, can be a hero. This is a sweet story, with adventure and romance. It is appropriate for girls starting at perhaps age 10. It was not as magical as Levine's other books in this series (Ella Enchanted and Ever), but it is worth reading nonetheless.
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Ankhesenamun

Posted October 19, 2010

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Sucked

This book was good until the end. I mean one of the sisters lives forever while the other will die! I mean really who crappy can you get!
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Posted January 10, 2010

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Awesome Read

I read this a while back and when I finally rediscovered the book I had to buy it! It's thats good! It made me go through so many emotions and made me think about what was going to happen next. I loved the characters and adventures. Made me smile a whole lot and sometimes made me scared or cry. You will NOT put it down! So please give it a try, it will be one of the best books you ever read!
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Anonymous

Posted December 19, 2009

The BEST book ever!!!!!!!

ok so my friend told me about this book an the beginning is a little slow but what i love about this is the ending. It isn't exactly a happy ending and there aren't many books with not-so-happy endings.

Books with not-so-happy endings are also: Warrior series kinda long but i own every book The Princess Acadamy-twist ending not what you expected. Secrets and suprises. fablehaven series-shorter series but still good lots os twists!!!
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Anonymous

Posted December 10, 2009

The prophecy must be fulfilled to find the cure before it is to late.

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

By; Gail Carson Levine
Ages 12 and up
Copyright March 27,2003
HarperCollins

Princess Addie feels that she always needs to be protected by someone. You see she isn't the bravest person in the world. On the other hand her older sister Meryl is very brave. Addie and Meryl are very caring towards each other. Addie might not be strong but her talent is stitching which might come in handy later. When they were young Addie made Meryl promise not to go on any adventure until she, Addie, was married. When they were older that promise became a mistake.

Brave Meryl suddenly one day catches the deadly Gray Death. No one knows what to do! Their wimpy dad tries to find the cure but comes back the next week without succeeding at all. Addie must find the courage to save Meryl and find the cure in time. To do this she needs the help of a magical friend, Rhys. Addie goes on many adventures including fighting an ogre and fighting a dragon. The ending isn't what you expected. To find out what happens get the book now!
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Anonymous

Posted September 4, 2009

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The best book ever

I love this book it is the best book i ever read in my live. It has adventures that make you want to keep on reading. this is one of the books that i could read as many times as i want. this is a amazing book and i recommend this book to everyone far and wide. i would also recommend reading the rest of Gail Carson Levine because they are almost just as good. I would also recommend shannon hale books. I would recomend fairest as well which i could not fit in the box. If you are reading this review wondering if this book is for you it is.
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Staleu

Posted June 30, 2009

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Amazing, just amazing.

I love this book! When I started it I couldn't put it down, and I read the whole thing in a couple hours. It has a very unique story line with a bittersweet ending that is absolutely perfect. I would recommend it to anyone!
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fantasygirl11

Posted June 25, 2009

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I absolutely love this book

If you loved Fairest then you will love this book also. This book is just as good as it. Gail Carson Levine is wonderful at re-writng fairy tales!
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Anonymous

Posted June 3, 2009

I liked it

I've read this book a couple of times now and it never gets old. It's more of a book for pre-teens, but I still like it. The story is fun and interesting, but the characters are a little dull. I really liked the relationship between Addie and Rhys, though. This book has dragons and ogres, and it's all about adventure. The characters seemed kind of two-dimensional from a reader's point of view, but it was still a good book.
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kaitlyn97

Posted April 10, 2009

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A good read

Princess Adelina (Addie) is the exact opposite of her older sister, Meryl. She's shy,timid, and prefers to do quiet inside activities.

Every year, a horrible disease called the Gray Death kills people every year. When Meryl catches it, Addie must find her courage to go on a quest to find the cue. Or will she be to late to save her sister?

This book was pretty good. It was better than Ever, but Fairest is the best!!
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Anonymous

Posted June 25, 2008

Beyond satisfying

'The Two Princesses of Bamarre' is yet another Gail Carson Levine masterpiece. She continues to impress me! The storyline is enthralling and enchanting with monsters and princesses and magic, but believable and emotional and, despite the ethereal feelings, somewhat easy to relate to. For anyone who loves a wonderfully spun tale of heartache, magic, determination, and love. For fairytale, fantasy, and book lovers.
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Anonymous

Posted August 5, 2008

Amazing!!!!

i loved this book. it was filled with just the right amount of drama and magic.
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Anonymous

Posted April 19, 2008

a reviewer

This was a great book! The story was very adventurous and awesome! The end was a total twist and I thought it was great. Although the part in the dragon's lair lasted for a big part of the book, it was outstanding. I would recomend it to anyone!
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