Description
An endearing and witty midde grade fantasy that will enchant and amuse princess and anti-princess fans alike.
"A delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom... Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch." Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil
Princess Marigold - who hadn't yet been born when the remarkable Princess Rosalind was kidnapped - is eleven when the unthinkable happens: her older sister escapes her captivity and comes home. Marigold has always known she's not as good, sweet or kind as the sister everyone adores, but amid the celebration of Rosalind's return, Marigold realizes something new: if Princess Rosalind is good, then Princess Marigold must be wicked. And there's no place for wickedness in the kingdom.
When Marigold tries to find a new place for herself in an evil wizard's fortress, however, the results are disastrous. Before she's even learned to cackle or scowl properly, she gets tangled up in a magical plot to ruin all the Cacophonous Kingdoms. Is Marigold too wicked to make things right? Or can she find her own way to restore peace?
Reviews
A richly imagined middle-grade examination of sibling dynamics with plenty of endearing fantasy elements. * PEOPLE *
Wicked Marigold is a delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom, a fairy-tale caper that delves into the heart of what it means to be good and what it means to be wicked. Caroline Carlson cleverly plays with this dichotomy, illustrating with humor and wit that we are not simply one or the other, but a mix that makes us wonderfully human. The novel isn't a heavy-handed morality tale, though, but a playful romp that young readers will find fun, cozy, and relatable. Filled with warmth and charm, Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch. * Soman Chainani, New York Times best-selling author of the School for Good and Evil series *
Warm, classic, and utterly hilarious, Wicked Marigold is an absolute delight. * Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and The Raven Heir *
A hilarious, heartwarming, and whimsical adventure reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle. * Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times best-selling author of Rump *
Wicked Marigold is a magical and enchanting romp. I adored Princess Marigold, loved her hilarious companions, and followed her escapades with delight. If you like stories about fairy-tale princesses' little sisters (and who doesn't?), this book is for you. * Leah Cypess, author of the Sisters Ever After series *
Book Information
ISBN 9781529526233
Author Caroline Carlson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
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