The overall concept really wasn't my thing, plus there were a lot of inconsistencies and the language drove me bonkers. BUT, having chosen it at the request of my faithful kids book club members to read a fairy tale/kings and queens book, I think they'll love it and I think we'll have a good time talking about it. ( )

I love this book.

It works beautifully. The goose girl is consistently perky. The Prince, the right mixture of dumb and cute.

A potpourri of fairy tales create a delightful story.

Adorable. ( )

A fairy tale retelling with contemporary sass.

This cleverly written novel ties several fairy tales together. There are parts that are quite humorous, many twists and I wanted to keep reading to see how it will all fall into place in the end.
Curricular Connections:
*Discuss common characteristics of fairy tales
*Write you own fairy tale
*Illustrate fairy tale stories included within the story

I read this first back in elementary school probably. I love fairytales and fantasy and all that. I still read this book every so often when I feel out of it or just because. It's become a one night read for me. I just sink into the comfy cushions of this story and cheer our heroine on as she fights for her own destiny. ( )