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Size Wise

1/30/2018

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Rodent Rascals by Roxie Munro

From Tiny to Tremendous - 21 Clever Creatures at their Actual Size
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Rodent Rascals instantly captures attention with a cover showcasing a trio of adorable little critters. The subtext reveals that this picture book contains a selection of astonishing facts about some relatively small mammals, all of them rodents. I could reasonably  identify the hamster and the gerbil featured on the cover. However, I wondered about the creature with humongous protruding eyes, strangely long tail, and folded legs which appear longer that its entire body? I puzzled: What is that animal?  I wanted to find out more.
​ I was also captivated by the "actual size" concept. How would Roxie Munro illustrate a book of animals showing true-to-life dimensions within a book approximately 10 1/4 inches wide? I imagined all kinds of possibilities.
​I couldn't wait to discover how she accomplishes this feat.  
This collection of fascinating rodents is arranged by size, beginning with the smallest. I found the answer to my first question on page one. The pygmy jerboa is the world's smallest rodent and possesses extremely long legs. The 1-inch leg and 1/2-inch foot can jump up to 10 feet! Yes indeed. I had my ruler with me, measuring these furry creatures as I moved through the pages. Each image is accompanied by a paragraph of fascinating trivia, not the boring stuff, but the information that kids love to memorize and rattle off. Did you know that chipmunks can collect as many as 165 acorns a day to store for the winter? How about an African giant pouched rat that detect tuberculosis lab samples with a "higher accuracy rate in ten minutes than a human technician can in a whole day." This is the stuff that young trivia enthusiasts thrive on.
Moving on to my second question: How to depict all these animals at actual size? The very clever Munro figured out a way. As the animals become progressively larger, we see parts of the animals, the beavers' webbed feet, a close-up of the capybara head in profile. Each body part is presented at an authentic size.
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Readers will want to spend time poring over these pages. Munro manages to give each animal a distinct charm and character without sacrificing anatomical accuracy. For readers like me who have lived a life filled with hamsters and guinea pigs, this book will bring fond memories. The guinea pig has an uncanny resemblance to a class pet named Daphne. I could almost hear her sweet little squeak. For those who have are fascinated by flying squirrels and naked mole rats, this is the book for you. Rodent Rascals is a novel and engaging way to approach nonfiction.
Back matter includes a brief description of each animal pictured with scientific species and genus name for most, body measurements, habitat, and an interesting fact or two.  Additional general information consists of a glossary, an index, and a list of sources and websites. 
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Legendary Leader

1/26/2018

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Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince
by Luke W. Molver & Mason O'Conner
Forward by Mbongeni Malaba, Ph.D. 

Gather round children, for that story is part of all our stories..
​it is in the stars above us, and the sand beneath our feet...
it is in the clay of our homes...in our blood and our bones...
A series of graphic novels from Story Press Africa, an imprint of Catalyst Press,  feature African characters and stories. The mission of this innovative and forward-thinking venture is” to place African knowledge in its rightful place among the knowledge of the world” … and to “… publish stories by Africans about Africa for a global audience: authentic, challenging, and frequently controversial visions of the continent that birthed humankind."
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Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince by Luke W. Molver and Mason O'Connor introduces readers to the early life and ascent to power of the founder of the Zulu Kingdom. 
Shaka was born in the 18th century, during the American Revolution and French Revolution. At that time small clans dotted the continent, vying for supremacy. Some chiefs sold conquered individuals to slave traders. With this practice, the southeast coast became "a wound” on Africa’s coastline.   Shaka temporarily left the Zulu clan to serve as an army commander under the tutelage of King Dingiswayo. Through victorious battles and strategic planning, he defeated his competition and united the warring factions to create the Kingdom of the Zulu.
African society and Shaka receive even-handed treatment. Throughout the narrative, heroic feats contrast with glaring character flaws. This balance adds credibility to the account. Note:  I'm still hurting over Shaka's insistence, despite her objections, that his sister must marry for political gain. 
Several interesting visual devices bring the story to life. Setting the story within the context of a storyteller relating the legend to a group gathered around a fire is an excellent way to reinforce the importance of the African oral tradition.  Hand and facial close-ups inset within the context of sweeping visual backgrounds highlight both the overall result, as well as the personal impact of key events. During intense battle scenes panels depart from the rectangular shape with diagonal frames.
Mbongeni Malaba's Forward places the story in context and provides the legend's academic foundation.  An illustrated "cast of characters" is helpful in identifying key individuals.
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The wealth of information provided in back matter is what makes this book stand out. Included are a discussion of the validity and accuracy of this portrayal of a historical figure, a timeline comparing Zulu chieftainships with world events, discussions of political, social, and family structures, highlights of Zulu culture, a glossary and fascinating insights into the language, including a pronunciation guide.
Classrooms will appreciate the emphasis on the insightful ideas and the sets of discussion questions devoted to exploring the concepts of leadership, accuracy of historical accounts, the role of women, and social structures. A useful springboard for teachers who wish to expand their students' world view as well as provide opportunities for critical thinking.
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Power of the Human Heart

1/23/2018

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A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi

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As she did in The Secret Sky, Atia Abawi creates a compelling portrait of a young Arab living in the complex world of Western Asia.  A Land of Permanent Goodbyes paints in vivid detail the story of Tareq. When a bomb strikes his Syrian city, he is forced to flee with his surviving father and four-year-old sister. They travel through Syria to Turkey, then across the treacherous Aegean Sea to Greece. Members of this shattered family are separated only to be reunited several times, suffer deprivation, and struggle with unrelenting fear. 
Destiny is an omniscient narrator, sometimes recalling the past or foretelling events in the future.  This voice occasionally breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the audience, usually to comment or editorialize. The introductory pages of the story include interesting time shifts, featuring Tareq's jarring flashbacks as he recalls gruesome details from his young life.

Details Details 

​The bigger the issue, the smaller you write. Remember that. You don’t write about the horrors of war. No. You write about a kid’s burnt socks lying on the road. You pick the smallest manageable part of the big thing, and you work off the resonance.  Richard Price
Awabi is a master of this technique. One scene with a powerful emotional impact occurs on the inflatable dingy, overcrowded with families attempting to reach Greece. Saboteurs puncture a hole in the boat and those onboard become desperate.  To stay afloat they begin to toss all personal items into the water. Some items are too precious to discard: the torn baby blanket of a child now dead, the handkerchief embroidered by a mother, a small packet of family photos. Almost everything else is discarded. "...passengers threw the remnants of their past lives into the Aegean Sea, like a payment to Poseidon as they tumbled through his world."

Reading about Tragic Events

Not gonna lie This is a difficult read. There is a lot, I mean a lot, of death and pain, cruelty and despair. It’s not easy to process it all. I could not read the book in one sitting. I needed time to breathe after some chapters before continuing the narrative. Prepare to have your heart broken. Keep a box of tissues nearby.
​I will never look at the refugee crisis in the same way. This book changed me.
Note: this review is based on uncorrected text copy.

Companion Books

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Refugee by Alan Gratz
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Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees by Mary Beth Leatherdale
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Escape from Aleppo by N. H. Senzai
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Elegant Retelling

1/18/2018

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Wild Swans by Xanthe Gresham Knight ill by Charlotte Gastaut

The stunning cover design is evidence that this will be an extraordinary retelling of a Hans Christian Anderson classic. From page one, that assumption is confirmed as Xanthe Gresham Knight introduces the tale in magnificent storytelling fashion.
​Some tales get lost over time. They fall through the cracks of pavements or are washed out into the ocean. But some child, playing on the street or digging in the sand, will catch sight of a story gleaming like a chip of old china or lost silver. They will pick it up, hold it to the light and never rest until they have experienced every moment. Perhaps you are one such child.
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And thus it begins. In the hands of a skilled storyteller, Wild Swans weaves its magic with lustrous words and images.
The King of the North was blessed with eleven sons and one daughter Eliza. A plague swept through the land, taking the lives of many, including his wife. The king remarries a woman who possess powerful skills of healing and magic. She sends the brothers away to teach them about the world, as well as protect them from the plague. Casting a spell upon the boys, they become swans by day, human at night. Eliza grows up, far from the plague-riddled kingdom, learning to spin and knit. When she receives word that her father and stepmother have succumbed to the plague, she goes in search of her brothers. Eliza learns that she can reverse the stepmother’s enchantment by gathering nettles, spinning the prickly fibers into yarn and knitting a tunic for each boy. Time runs out. She completes all but the sleeve of the eleventh tunic. Tossing a tunic upon each swan, the boys permanently become human. One brother retains a white wing, due to the missing sleeve. The princes return to rule the eleven kingdoms of the north. Eliza is crowned Queen  and rules over all.
Knight builds on Anderson's story:  editing, embellishing, and refining the original to create an interpretation that is familiar, yet fresh and new.  Gastaut's stunning illustrations defy any specific style, combing Art Nouveau with elements of Northern European and Middle Eastern art. This version of an Anderson tale is destined to become a new classic.
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Meet Xanthe Gresham Knight

"She unfolds each tale like the petals of a lotus. At the end, you leave with something beautiful created in your own mind."
British Theatre Review

Knight is a British storyteller and performance artist. Among her many honors she has performed at the Smithsonian, Ulster Museum, and Harvard Art Gallery. She was Storyteller in Residence for the Chelsea Physic Garden and Stoke Staffordshire Libraries, Storyteller Educator for Tate Galleries, and Lecturer in Drama and Storytelling at the University of East London.  She brings her considerable talents to the printed page in this exquisite fairy tale retelling.

Introducing Charlotte Gastaut

Charlotte Gastaut is a talented French artist. Her work includes an extensive variety of projects. In addition to book illustration she has been commissioned by companies such as Godiva to create product packaging.  
Her work has also been embraced by the fashion world.  Some of her illustrations were reproduced on dresses of Maison Fendi, for a fashion show at Rome's Trevi Fountain.
The collection was designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Gorgeous design. Sumptuous art.
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Reviewed from electronic copy provided by publisher
Pub date: March 1, 2018        Publisher: Barefoot Books        ISBN: 978-1782853626
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Song of Freedom

1/15/2018

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Evocative images and heart wrenching text effectively portray the heroic struggle to escape the horrors of slavery in these two picture book retellings of The Underground Railroad. Both books feature the image of a blacksmith, forging iron under the pounding pressure of a hammer and the fiery intensity of the flame.
​Hammer and fire. The Underground Railroad. Freedom’s Song

Voices from the Underground Railroad
​by Kay Winters ill by Larry Day

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Young Jeb knows that the time has come. He and his sister Mattie must keep the promise that they made to their mother and depart from Maryland, leaving the only life they know and traveling north in search of freedom. Jeb, hired as a blacksmith, and Mattie, a house slave, vow to remain together as they plot their escape from an impending slave auction. Under cover of night the pair find sanctuary in safe houses and eventually board a steamship headed for New Bedford, where their older brother Ben resides.
Voices from the Underground Railroad is told through alternating voices of: Jeb, Mattie, conductors who offer protection, slave catchers, and an irate master and his wife. Each unique narrative is a personal perspective. The compelling points of view would make an excellent Readers Theater.
​Kay Winters includes a wealth of additional information: end papers featuring a map of the children's route from Maryland to Massachusetts, Historical Notes, Author's Note, and References.
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Art created by Larry Day brings emotions to the forefront with expressive faces. Uncertainty, fear, smoldering hostility, rage, and ultimately joy illuminate the text. I was particularly drawn to images of the two siblings. Mattie reaches out to Jeb and he takes her hands, guiding her into a boat and later assisting her in boarding a train. I love these reminders of mutual trust.
The charming little string of ducks, waddling across the acknowledgement page echo the theme of a family journey. Nice touch Mr. Day!

Blacksmith's Song
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk ill by Anna Rich

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Elizabeth Van Steenwyk imagines a skillful blacksmith, using his hammer to tap out coded messages for enslaved people waiting and hoping for the opportunity to escape a life of servitude. Those attempting to flee from the evils of slavery are determined to head for freedom. Their flight is aided by brave people of conscience known as conductors. Because assisting escaped slaves is illegal, communicating and helping slaves with travel and shelter was of necessity a carefully guarded secret. Hence the need for coded messages. Blacksmith's Song rings with a fierce determination. 
Elizabeth Van Steenwyk postulates on the possibility of communication via the rhythm of a blacksmith's hammer. Here, the son of a blacksmith learns the rhythms, handed down from his father and his father's father. He practices at the forge, skillfully learning to relay important information to those making the difficult journey. He waits for his chance to pound out rhythms signaling the opportunity for a safe escape.
Anna Rich illustrates the text with somber oil paintings, bringing prominence to the terrors awaiting those who attempted escape and the overwhelming desire for freedom. She portrays most of the enslaved individuals with faces in shadow. This is highly symbolic. In presence of white slave owners, identity is obscured and ignored. These images serve as a powerful reinforcement to the pain as well as the hope experienced by those who sought for freedom.
Most enslaved people were denied a formal education. None-the-less, they brilliantly devised their own methods of communication. Code words, astronomy, visual symbols, and music were some of the means of expression used to guide travelers on the treacherous road to freedom. Code words and a star constellation are featured in Follow the Drinking Gourd.

Bonus: Meet Master Ironworker Philip Simmons

​"Philip Simmons is a poet of ironwork. His ability to endow raw iron with pure lyricism is known and admired throughout, not only in South Carolina, but as evidenced by his many honors and awards, he is recognized in all of America."
Philip Simmons was a remarkable blacksmith from Charlotte, North Carolina. At an early age he was fascinated with the process of forging iron. He worked for seventy-seven years. Over time his work evolved from making functional pieces to creating works of art. Learn more about his life and his legacy of ironwork.
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Unlikely Heroes

1/9/2018

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Life is an Adventure

There are stories of noble heroes who seem born to greatness and then there are those that one would never imagine to be heroic. Consider the sisters Bland who quietly spend their days darning socks. Consider also a lowly runt of a rabbit, timid and fearful. Who knew that these unlikely heroes would capture the hearts and imaginations of middle grade readers with acts of cunning and bravery?
Meet these heroes featured in two delightful series for middle grade readers. Filled with sparkling repartee, clever wordplay, and expressive black and white line drawings, these books are an excellent choice for those who enjoy snappy chapter books loaded with adventure and wild antics.

​The Royal Rabbits of London
by Santa Montefiore & Simon Sebag Montefiore
ill by Kate Hindley

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Meet Shylo Tawny-Tail, a scrawny, shy little country rabbit who resides with his family in a burrow at the edge of the forest. Compelled to wear a patch over one eye to correct his vision, Shylo, also known as bunkin, is the object of his siblings' constant barrage of teasing and taunts.
One day he spies a trio of "big, greasy, menacing rats" and listens in on their plot to infiltrate Buckingham Palace and take a compromising photo of the queen. Gathering up all his courage and aided by important information from a wise old rabbit recluse, Shylo sets off on a seemingly impossible task. His journey takes him to The Royal Rabbits of London, a select society of Rabbits of the Round Table, sworn to serve the Royal Family of England. Summoning courage he didn't realize he possessed, he manages to outwit the rats, escape the jaws of a pack of the Queen's beloved corgis, and save the honor of the Queen.
The writing is packed with biting wit. Evil rats are part of a gang known as the Ratzis, whose leader is known as Papa Razzi. The plan to discredit the Queen involves posting embarrassing photos on the website Rat-on-a-celebrity.com. Great fun to read aloud!
Naturally our young hero triumphs over the greasy rats, vicious dogs, and his own fears.
Two carrots and a basket of celery to The Royal Rabbits of London, an enchanting new series from Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Kate Hindley's line drawings complement the story, echoing its charm and humor.
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The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters:
​The Uncanny Express

by Kara LaReau  ill by Jen Hill

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After a harrowing adventure aboard a pirate ship, one would think that Bland sisters Jaundice and Kale would settle into a quiet life in Dullsville, resuming their daily routine of tying knots, cleaning the bathroom and darning socks. Until...They receive a letter announcing that Aunt Shallot is coming to town and that they are to meet her at the Dullsville depot. They learn that this meeting will involve more than a simple hello. Much more. Our reluctant heroines find themselves passengers on the Uncanny Express, headed for Uncanny Valley. They have been conscripted to serve as magician's assistants to Magique. She is planning a comeback performance which she hopes will return her to her former glory as a great magician. But things take a strange turn when Magique goes missing. ​
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Several suspects may be responsible for her disappearance and it is up to Jaundice and Kale to sift through a cast of passengers and solve the mystery.   Bald French detective, Hugo Fromage, interviews the suspects. There are plenty of clues and a few red herrings to keep readers engaged until the truth is revealed.
Think tongue-in-cheek  Murder on the Orient Express for youngsters. Readers will enjoy the double entendres: The train is derailed by a collision with a truck carrying barrels of marshmallow crème. "The Uncanny Express is now stuck."  Jaundice, becomes distraught and doesn't look like herself. Kale's asks, "Does this make any sense to you?" Jaundice, the sister who loves to tie knots responds, "I'm a frayed knot."
Kara LeReau's The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters: The Uncanny Express is replete with mystery and dry wit. Readers clamoring for more Bland Sisters will happy to learn that further adventures await in the skies. Bring it on!​
How bland can they get? Jen Hill's illustrations nail the personalities of our young heroines  Jaundice and Kale.
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You've Got Mail

1/4/2018

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The Art and Craft of Bethan Woolvin

Look what I discovered in my mailbox: Little Red. Yes, the determined heroine featured in Bethan Woolvin's delightful picture book has journeyed over the pond, halfway across a continent, and into a little mailbox in South Texas. Welcome to Texas Little Red!
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Here she is: handmade by the book’s creator and featuring a fringe of bangs peeking out from that bright red hood.
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Check this out: Our girl is glancing at a copy of the book with her trademark side-eye. 
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"but not this little girl" is ready to charm young Texans with her bravado.  She should readily relate to the state motto "Don't Mess with Texas".
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Thank you, Bethan for sending this handmade Little Red doll. A group of young readers are about meet one amazing book character.
Update: Little Red will get a thorough Scotchgard fabric treatment to protect her from multiple tiny hands. Yes, she can take on wolves. But with a roomful of excited youngsters, Little Red requires additional protection.  Soon she will be ready to face even a Texas coyote!  

Meet Bethan Woolvin

 Meet the artist and learn more about her  in this informative interview.
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"Bethan Woollvin won the Macmillan Prize for Illustration in 2014 for Little Red – her classy, bold interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood. It was a startlingly confident debut which she followed with an equally striking and feminist take on Rapunzel, with not a handsome prince in sight. The eldest in a family of ten children, Bethan understands well what appeals to a variety of age groups, and all her work exudes a natural dry wit and charm. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University with a First Class Degree in Illustration in 2015 and now lives in Sheffield."   Panmacmillan
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Here is Bethan displaying some of her creations. Can you spot the Little Red doll? She's the one keeping an eye on the table's contents. Nothing escapes her notice. If you can't manage at trip to England for this sale, you can view a selection of Woolvin's work here. Several of her prints are available for online purchase.

That's Funny!

Bethan's books feature a wickedly sharp sense of humor. Check out her Twitter feed for a wry take her last name, her interactions with her readers, and comments about her books. Classroom visits with Bethan must be ever-so-fun!
​Pro Tip: Bethan is available for Skype visits with student groups.
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Bonus

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If you are a fan of Little Red, her latest picture book Rapunzel is now available. Hurry to your nearest bookstore and order a copy of Rapunzel, then scurry off to your local library and request a copy for the library collection. You won't regret owning the work of this imaginative artist.
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Yes to the Dress

1/2/2018

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The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

A dream is a wish your heart makes
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Ah, the stuff that fairytales are made of: a handsome young prince, overbearing parents who seek to marry off the heir to the throne, a glittering ballroom filled with all manner of royalty, and a shy young commoner with a heart of gold.
​But wait. Things take an unexpected turn. The prince, it seems, enjoys wearing gorgeous gowns. He covertly employs Frances, a lowly young dressmaker with a flair for the spectacular to create custom creations for him. When she learns the identity of her employer, the dressmaker is nonplussed and continues her work, making stunning works of couture for her client.
Eventually his private passion for dazzling attire becomes public and his parents must come to terms with this aspect of their son's identity. Wang injects a humorous conclusion at the story’s reveal that is fanciful and immensely satisfying.
Cross-dressing is only one aspect of The Prince and the Dressmaker story line. For me, the development of the relationship between the prince and the dressmaker is at its heart.
Initially Frances is Sebastian’s employee, designing his fetching fashions. Soon she becomes his co-conspirator, helping to hide his secret. Gradually a compatible relationship begins to blossom. There comes a point when the dressmaker realizes that she wants more for herself. She wants the opportunity to expand her skills and explore her own passions. This is the moment when Sebastian must decide. Will he protect his image at the expense of Frances’ opportunities for artistic expression and professional recognition? The consequences of his choice weigh heavily on him. His decision will significantly affect the future of each. However, this is a fairy tale and readers are rewarded with a “happily ever after.” The prince realizes that the only way to true happiness is to consider Frances' dreams as well as his own. I love this image: two young dreamers, sitting beside one another as equals. Now that's a happily every after!
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Let's talk Coulture

Can we talk about the gowns for a moment? They are fantastic! Frances, AKA  Jen Wang has a style that is fresh and exciting. The clothing serves to complement the wearer, not overwhelm or overpower. From the first glance, readers notice the full effect of each ensemble paired together with the unique personality of the individual. This is how clothing is meant to be. Jen gets it right. Brilliant costume design.
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Wait... There is More to Love

I finished reading the fairytale romance with a satisfied sigh and turned what I assumed was the final page. Not so. Wang gives the readers a glimpse into her process. The bonus material is instructive and inspirational. She describes in detail the tools that she uses. A step-by -step guide chronicles her approach as well as offering a glimpse into her decision-making thinking. This peek into the method used to spin the story’s magic is a superlative bonus. Thanks Jen for this most excellent back matter.
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