Description
This action-packed middle-grade debut, set in a Grimm's fairytale world, stars daring princesses and knights-in- training, a host of terrifying witches, and one hilarious fairy drill sergeant. Perfect for fans of Frozen, Ella Enchanted, and even the most die-hard, non-princessy reader!
About the Author
M.A. Larson (malarson.com) is a film and television writer who lives with his wife, daughter, and two dogs in a canyon in California. Larson has written for Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney UK, Discovery Kids Channel, The Hub, and Nickelodeon. As a writer on the cult sensation My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, he has been a guest at "brony" fan conventions from Paris, France to Dallas, Texas. This is his first novel. Larson can be found on twitter at @M_A_Larson, where he frequently tweets about classic films and magical candy-colored ponies.
Reviews
"M. A. Larson has created a magical world of adventure-a world that shows who princesses truly are: people of character and courage and strength. No one rescues Pennyroyal princesses; they rescue themselves."-Reese Witherspoon
"Pennyroyal Academy is one of those books you want to parse out and make last. It is a breathtakingly exciting novel, and Evie deserves a special place in the new pantheon of capable, feisty and, yes, admirable literary princesses."-The New York Times
"Flashes of inspiration light up a protagonist with plenty of spine... A sequel-worthy debut..."-Kirkus Reviews
"[Larson]...imbues the fantasy with an important, affirming message for readers: 'You get to decide what you want to be. No one else.'"-Publishers Weekly
"A perfect fit for fans of Hale's Princess Academy and the novels of Gail Carson Levine."-BCCB
"Gripping and wonderful...a spectacular fantasy novel."-The Denver Post
"A dark Grimm-like fairy tale."-Booklist
"A great twist on traditional fairy tales."-Kidsreads
"Laugh-out-loud funny moments and heartfelt emotion."-Common Sense Media
Book Information
ISBN 9780142427149
Author M. A. Larson
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Series Pennyroyal Academy
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 21mm