Book of a Thousand Days
by Shannon Hale

    BOOK OF A THOUSAND DAYS by Shannon Hale
    Category:  Fantasy
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  9/18/07
    Publisher:  Bloomsbury
    Reviewed by:  Jessica Cave
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Shannon Hale’s BOOK OF A THOUSAND DAYS is a riveting read that allows you to see into the soul of a
    young girl.

    Angry at her for not marrying the ruler of a nearby kingdom, Lady Saren’s father locks her and her maid in a tower.  
    He plans to leave them there for seven years.  It is Dashti, the maid's, responsibility to keep them fed and in good
    condition, no matter how hot or how cold it may be.  

    With evil lords, unresponsive guards, and dreamy suitors knocking on their tiny window on a daily basis, they have
    enough views of outside life to keep living through to the next day.  But when all signs of outside human life suddenly
    vanish, they find themselves in a race against time to save the eight realms and their own lives.

    I started and ended this book in a single day (despite having household tasks, homework, and a to-do list longer
    than it’s ever been before).  I was caught up in the world of Dashti and her dear Lady Saren.  Their tale brought me
    to tears and made me laugh.  

    This novel was definitely an enjoyable read that kept me turning pages as fast as I could.