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Ratpunzel

by Ursula VERNON

(Hamster Princess: Bk. 3). 2 CDs. 2:15 hrs. Recorded Books. Jan. 2017. $25.75. ISBN 9781501924125. digital download.

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Gr 3–6—Harriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. Not only is she a hamster but she is also outspoken and brave, and she prefers rescuing others instead of waiting around to be saved by a handsome prince. This installment sees Harriet attempting to help her mild-mannered friend Prince Wilbur find a stolen hydra egg. Vernon adds humor that can be appreciated by both kids and adults, and narrator Eva Kaminsky manages the tricky task of figuring out the right voices for everyone from a battle quail to wicked gerbil Dame Gothel. Listeners will enjoy the clever quips from the unconventional heroine and the new twist on a favorite fairy tale.

VERDICT Although the playful pictures in the print version are fun and whimsical, the audio version can stand alone without the illustrations. ["[Recommend] this can't-miss installment to followers of the series, fans of comedy mixed with adventure, and those seeking an alternative to traditional princess stories": SLJ 9/16 review of the Dial book.]

Reviewed by Theresa Horn, St. Joseph County Public Library, South Bend, IN , May 01, 2017

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