A dying king makes his son his heir--on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth...
A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful -- certainly his equal, he thinks.
But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?
"Finding a princess who is the "king's equal'' in comeliness, intelligence, and wealth is an order that confounds the wisest, most loyal councilors in this distant realm. Finding a book equal in quality and brilliance to this one is an even more formidable task. Paterson weaves her story within the structure of familiar fairy tales; she includes romance, repetition of language, the number three, and a moral of goodness and love triumphing over selfishness and greed." -- School Library Journal
Two-time Newbery Medalist Katherine Patersons critically-acclaimed original fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride is now available in a reformatted chapter book edition. With beautiful new line art by Curtis Woodbridge, this provocative story with a contemporary social message will become an instant classic for newly independent readers. An entertaining and enchanting story.
Recommended Age | 7 - 11 |
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Author | Katherine Paterson |
Illustrator | Curtis Woodbridge |
ISBN | 0439098173 |
Publication Date | Jan 9, 1999 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Language | English |