A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.
A heartwarming young adventure story, winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal.
A deftly crafted fairy tale adventure story from a New York Times bestselling author, twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal. Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusually large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess who laughs often and makes everything around her seem brighter. It is the tale of a poor, deaf serving girl who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and of old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery - unlimited treachery...
About the Author
Ausgezeichnet: Delaware Library Association Blue Hen Award, 2005.Ausgezeichnet: Maine Student Book Award, 2006.Ausgezeichnet: Massachusetts Children's Book Award, 2007.Ausgezeichnet: Newbery Medal, 2004.Ausgezeichnet: Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2005.Nominiert: Gateshead Children's Book Award, 2005.Nominiert: Parents' Choice Award, 2003.Nominiert: West Sussex Children's Book Award, 2004