Goose Chase
by Patrice Kindl

    GOOSE CHASE by Patrice Kindl
    Category:  Fantasy
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  10/14/02
    Publisher:  Puffin
    Reviewed by:  Safia Abdul
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Many would think Alexandria Aurora Fortunato to be blessed.  She is not only extraordinarily beautiful, but gold
    pours from her hair and diamonds fall in place of her tears.  However, truthfully, she has been cursed with these gifts
    ever since an old hag showed up at Alexandria's humble cottage and begged for a bite to eat.  As a reward for
    Alexandria's kindness, a spell was cast--and Alexandria's life changed forever.

    No longer a simple goose girl, Alexandria is kept locked in a tower where she is forced to sew every last stitch on her
    gold wedding gown.  When the last stitch is finished, she will be forced to marry either King Claudio the Cruel or the
    dim-witted Prince Edmund from the neighboring country.  Both want her only for her wealth, and Alexandria knows
    she must find a chance to escape.  Luck is on the way, and she manages to run away with the help of her flock of
    enchanted geese.  Now her real adventures are set to begin!

    Along the way, she and her goose friends have magical adventures involving hungry ogresses, a bumbling prince, dark
    dungeons, and a special set of royal jewels.  Add in a sprinkling of romance and you get a good fantasy novel with a
    fairytale spin that every girl can enjoy!  The character, Alexandria, is strong, witty, brave, and a perfect heroine for this
    awesome novel.  An exciting and twisting plot will keep readers entertained for hours, but will there be a happy
    ending?  Read the book to find out more!