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The Song of the Swan
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A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past.
A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past.
Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it's magic, not thievery, that could get her into trouble.
When Olga and her partner-in-crime Pavel learn of a valuable jewel kept in a secluded castle, Olga sees an opportunity to change their lives- a prize so big, they'd never have to steal again. But the castle is not as it seems, ruled by an enchanter who hosts grand balls every night, only for the guests to disappear each morning, replaced by swans. Guided by cryptic clues from the palace spiders, Olga soon realizes she's in over her head-torn between a bargain with the enchanter, loyalty to Pavel, and determination to understand how the enchanted swans are linked to her own fate.
One thing is certain- there is dark magic behind the castle's mysteries, and Olga will stop at nothing to unmask it.
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The Song of the Swan has been praised for its engaging prose and characters, interwoven with a unique take on magic and captivating moments of suspense. Reviewers appreciate its enchanting fairy tale quality, inspired by classical ballets like Giselle and Swan Lake. The story blends traditional fantasy elements with a folkloric Eastern European setting, making it appealing to fans of fairy tales and imaginative narratives.
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ISBN: 9780593121696
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 October 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Illustration: BLACK-AND-WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 391g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Karah Sutton is an American/New Zealand children's author and former bookseller. Her debut middle grade fantasy adventure A Wolf for a Spell was an American Booksellers Association Indies Introduce selection, an Indie Next List Top 10 selection, a Junior Library Guild selection, and was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award. Inspired by her many years as a ballet dancer, The Song of the Swan is her second novel. Visit her online at KarahSutton.com or on Instagram at @KarahdactylAuthor. Pauliina Hannuniemi is a Finnish illustrator with her Bachelor of Arts from Metropolia UoAS. In addition to The Song of the Swan, she is also the illustrator of Karah Sutton's A Wolf for a Spell.
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