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Thornwood

By Leah Cypess
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Thornwood by Leah Cypess is a thrilling twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty tale. It follows the story of Princess Briony, who must navigate her older sister Rosalin's enchanted curse. When the curse's true nature is revealed, Briony finds herself in a race against time to save her sister and unravel the mysteries of their magical kingdom.
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You might enjoy this book if you love reimagined fairy tales with unexpected twists and strong sibling bonds. With its captivating blend of adventure and mystery, it's perfect for young readers who delight in stories that offer new perspectives on familiar tales.

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The younger sister of Rosalin, known as Sleeping Beauty, relates how their lives have been haunted by a curse, and how she helps save the day once the curse is broken.

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Thornwood is a middle grade debut that presents Sleeping Beauty like you've never seen it before, focusing on a girl who lives in the shadow of her older sister and the curse that has haunted her from birth.

For years, Briony has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Rosalin, and the curse that has haunted her from birth—on the day of her sixteenth birthday, she would prick her finger on a spindle, causing everyone in the castle to fall into a 100-year sleep. When the day the curse is set to fall over the kingdom finally arrives, nothing—not even Briony—can stop its evil magic.

You know the story.

But here's something you don't know. When Briony finally wakes up, it's up to her to find out what's really going on and to save her family and friends from the murderous Thornwood. But who is going to listen to her? This is a story of sisterhood, of friendship, and of the ability of even little sisters to forge their own destiny.

The first in a three-book series of fairy tale retellings, these are the stories of the siblings who never made it into the storybook.

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Thornwood by Leah Cypess is praised for its authentic portrayal of sisterly relationships and its original twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty tale. Reviews highlight its appeal to younger siblings and fans of princess stories and fantasy, noting the darker and more complex elements introduced in the narrative. The book's emphasis on sibling bonds over romance is particularly appreciated, as is the strong and active role given to the younger sister in the story.

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ISBN: 9780593178836

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Leah Cypess is the author of four YA novels- Mistwood, Nightspell, Death Sworn, and Death Marked. Both Mistwood and Death Sworn were on the Kirkus Best Books for Teens list, and Death Sworn was a Teen Vogue "Most Exciting YA Book" of the year. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Thornwoood is her middle grade debut. Visit her online at www.leahcypess.com or follow her on Twitter @LeahCypess.

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