The Princess and the Hound
by Mette Ivie Harrison
by Mette Ivie Harrison
THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND by Mette Ivie Harrison
Category: Fantasy
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/1/07
Publisher: Eos
Reviewed by: Safia Abdul
Rating: 4 Stars
In an enchanted land, Prince George is a young man who has always kept a secret. He, like his mother, was born with
the ability to talk to animals, a gift shunned by the rest of the kingdom. In fact, anyone found with the "animal magic" is
burned at the stake to get rid of the "evil." When his mother dies, George is left all alone and seeks refuge in his own
private world.
Then a marriage arrangement is made with the princess of the neighboring kingdom.
Neglected by her father, Princess Beatrice is shy and reclusive, only trusting her own pet hound. Can George ever get
through the cold barrier surrounding the princess and find out what secrets she also hides?
This compelling novel takes a unique and interesting spin off of the usual classic fairy tales. THE PRINCESS AND THE
HOUND is full of imagination and will be sure to intrigue readers longing for more than the usual, romantic
prince-meets-princess tale. I would recommend THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND to all fantasy lovers looking for
a new flavor.
Category: Fantasy
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 5/1/07
Publisher: Eos
Reviewed by: Safia Abdul
Rating: 4 Stars
In an enchanted land, Prince George is a young man who has always kept a secret. He, like his mother, was born with
the ability to talk to animals, a gift shunned by the rest of the kingdom. In fact, anyone found with the "animal magic" is
burned at the stake to get rid of the "evil." When his mother dies, George is left all alone and seeks refuge in his own
private world.
Then a marriage arrangement is made with the princess of the neighboring kingdom.
Neglected by her father, Princess Beatrice is shy and reclusive, only trusting her own pet hound. Can George ever get
through the cold barrier surrounding the princess and find out what secrets she also hides?
This compelling novel takes a unique and interesting spin off of the usual classic fairy tales. THE PRINCESS AND THE
HOUND is full of imagination and will be sure to intrigue readers longing for more than the usual, romantic
prince-meets-princess tale. I would recommend THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND to all fantasy lovers looking for
a new flavor.