Rose Daughter
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4.4 • 39 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Award-winning author Robin McKinley tells an enthralling story of magic, love, and redemption, based on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast.
Once upon a time, a wealthy merchant had three daughters. When his business failed, he moved his daughters to the countryside. The youngest daughter, Beauty, is fascinated by the thorny stems of a mysterious plant that overwhelms their neglected cottage. She tends the plant until it blossoms with the most beautiful flowers the sisters have ever seen—roses.
Admiring the roses, an old woman tells Beauty, "Roses are for love." And she speaks of a sorcerers' battle many years ago that left a beast in an enchanted palace, and a curse concerning a family of three sisters . . .
The Newbery Medal–winning author's charming retelling of the classic fairy tale weaves a tangled story of sorcery, loyalty, and love that is sure to cast a spell on readers.
Customer Reviews
Magically Written
Absolutely loved this book! Had read Sherry Tepper’s version years ago, but it has stuck with me. This book is another of those books I will read again and again. Love the flow of the story, and the use of words you don’t use everyday or even every year. Truly timeless. The best book I’ve read in years. Thank you, Ms McKinley!