ZAHLER, Diane
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Goblin Market
A rich folklore setting, goblin magic, and a spooky atmosphere with a hopeful ending make this a top choice for upper middle grade and middle school collections.
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Daughter of the White Rose
Readers who love historical fiction featuring strong female characters and suspenseful court intrigue will enjoy this story that’s perfect for fans of Karen Cushman, Tamora Pierce, and Diane Magras.
The Marvelwood Magicians
Bound to entice voracious and reluctant readers alike. Hand this one to fans of Ingrid Law's Savvy and Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Baker's Magic
Solid pacing and the skill of all the voice actors to convey both story and emotion result in an entertaining listening experience that includes a recipe for the fateful buns that started it all. For fantasy lovers. ["A cozy fantasy adventure featuring strong female characters. A solid addition to larger middle grade collections": SLJ 2/16 review of the Capstone book.]
Baker's Magic
Text complexity and a wholesome plot make this a good choice for higher-level readers in lower grades. A solid addition to larger middle grade collections.
Sleeping Beauty's Daughters
Gr 4–7—This intricately plotted, appealing continuation of the classic tale combines magic, realism, and some modern attitudes...
Princess of the Wild Swans
Gr 3–6—Zahler uses Andersen's "Wild Swans" and the Grimms' "Six Swans" as a departure point for the story of Princess Meriel, whose five brothers are turned into swans by her evil stepmother, the Witch-Queen Orianna...
A True Princess
Gr 4—6—This reinterpretation of "The Princess and the Pea" begins with Lilia running away from the only home she has ever known when she overhears her foster mother planning to send her away to work as a servant...
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