  | Frog princess returns (Tales of the frog princess ) Author: Baker, E. D. | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
[Book 9] Prince Eadric, having been turned from a frog into a human again, is still in Greater Greensward where, because the Fairy Queen has disappeared, dangerous foes are threatening, so Emma must use her knowledge and magic to restore order.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.00 Points: 6.0 Quiz: 190619 | Reading Counts Information: Interest Level: 6-8 Reading Level: 4.50 Points: 12.0 Quiz: 73458 | |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/17)
School Library Journal (03/01/17)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2017 Gr 4–7—An overly sappy tale of magic, adventure, and true love. The Fairy Queen has disappeared, and the realm of Greater Greensward is under siege. There are dangerous creatures on the prowl, fights over who should rule are breaking out, and the once lustrous land is facing difficulties sustaining life. Princess Emma teams up with Prince Eadric on a quest to discover the location of the missing Fairy Queen. Before they can begin their journey, Princess Adara arrives, intent on winning Eadric's heart. Readers will find the plot predictable, the characters one-dimensional, and the world-building bland. Portrayals of the romantic relationships rely on extremely stereotypical behavior typically associated with young love. Readers who were fans of this series 15 years prior may find nostalgia in revisiting this world, but newer ones are not likely to be won over. VERDICT Middle graders who love magical adventures should instead check out Jewell Parker Rhodes's Bayou Magic, Patricia C. Wrede's Dealing with Dragons, Jean Ferris's Once upon a Marigold, Alex Flinn's A Kiss in Time, or Jessica Day George's Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow.—Jessica Bratt, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
