Princess of Glass by Jessica Day GeorgeThis book will be released on May 25, 2010. Click on the picture for a link to Amazon.com.
SUMMARY: Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other's countries in the name of better political alliances—and potential marriages. It's got the makings of a fairy tale—until a hapless servant named Eleanor is tricked by a vengeful fairy godmother into competing with Poppy for the eligible prince. Ballgowns, cinders, and enchanted glass slippers fly in this romantic and action-packed happily-ever-after quest from an author with a flair for embroidering tales in her own delightful way.
OPINION: This fairy tale is more than just a retelling, since it blends elements of several stories into a new narrative. Beautiful Princess Poppy is one of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, which does not make her an easy houseguest for her host family since she keeps turning down invitations to balls or refusing to dance. Poppy is a resourceful and determined sort of princess, though, and when the mysterious Lady Ella appears to be under an enchantment, Poppy draws on her experience to sleuth out the source. She even saves her own prince! I wouldn't say this book is particularly memorable, but it is an entertaining and easy read. I would recommend it for girls in middle or high school who likes fairy tales, light fantasy, or romance.
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