- Library Binding: 256 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060293160
- ISBN-13: 978-0060293161
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.6 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,507,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“If you loved Harry Potter, try Ella Enchanted”
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“Plenty of humorous twists and a spunky, intelligent female lead”
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SO BEGINS DRUALT, the epic poem of Bamarre's greatest hero, our kingdom's ideal. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'The Two Princesses of Bamarre' certainly did have its highlights, but I finished the book feeling a little unsatisfied. It didn't really have the enthusiasm or charm of 'Ella Enchanted', and I felt like the author doesn't really have the technical skill to compete with the many other fairy tale/fantasy books out there.
The characters are generally flat and bland, and don't really seem to have much life in them. Addie, the heroine, was a bit of a drip, and her love interest had no character, no personality and nothing at all to make him interesting or memorable. The 'other' princess tried her hardest to liven things up, but she wasn't really up to it, either.
The plot was fairly pacy, but it didn't draw me in, or transport me to a different world. And the writing style, while easy to read, was clean and precise like a Primary School kid. I didn't feel drawn into the character's problems or emotions, and she didn't use many interesting descriptions, so, on the whole, I felt that the book lacked atmosphere.
The book's main strength lies in the author's inventive use of magic. She cunningly weaves together old and new ideas to create amazing magical objects like tables that supply food on command, and places.
The plot is fairly standard fairy tale, but the author does add a nice twist at the end, to prevent it from becoming too cliched and predictable.
The characters are generally flat and bland, and don't really seem to have much life in them. Addie, the heroine, was a bit of a drip, and her love interest had no character, no personality and nothing at all to make him interesting or memorable. The 'other' princess tried her hardest to liven things up, but she wasn't really up to it, either.
The plot was fairly pacy, but it didn't draw me in, or transport me to a different world. And the writing style, while easy to read, was clean and precise like a Primary School kid. I didn't feel drawn into the character's problems or emotions, and she didn't use many interesting descriptions, so, on the whole, I felt that the book lacked atmosphere.
The book's main strength lies in the author's inventive use of magic. She cunningly weaves together old and new ideas to create amazing magical objects like tables that supply food on command, and places.
The plot is fairly standard fairy tale, but the author does add a nice twist at the end, to prevent it from becoming too cliched and predictable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Timid princess Addie turns over a new leaf when her sister catches Grey Death and changes from happy and healthy to life-threatingly ill.
This lovely story should definitly perk up readers 8 and above.
This lovely story should definitly perk up readers 8 and above.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Addie and Meryl have always been the closest of sisters, and used to do plays in which Addie would get the grey death and Meryl would go find the cure. But when Meryl gets the disese, it is scardy-cat Addie who has to go find the cure. But can she defeat her fears?
A tale showing just have far you would go to save the ones you love. Showing that inside us is a power like no other. This book has every thing you need for a perfect book - love, magic, an unlikely hero, and (ofcourse) dragons!
One of my favourite authors and an inspiring book, tellind us to just believe in ourselves and then we can acieve anything.
READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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worth the read!
I really love Gail Carson Levine. She writes the best fairy tales. For kids and adults alike! This proves to be one of my favorites! It's worth the read. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mary-The Sweet Bookshelf
fab fab fab, get this for your daughter!
Fantastic book, full of adventures, romance and humor (and quite alot of sad/scary bits, too). I've had this book for 10 years and I still come back to it every now and then! Read more
Published 19 months ago by poppyred
good purchase
Kept my 9 year old grand-daughter happy, she will re-read it until she knows it off by heart.
Published 24 months ago by Cassie
Unforgettable
I read this book the first time a few years ago and completely forgot what it was called i have been searching for it for ages and only by chance have found due to the fact that I... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by Laura A. Wilkins
i really enjoyed this!
I really love Gail Carson Levine. She writes the best fairy tales. For kids and adults alike! This proves to be one of my favorites! It's worth the read. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by Mary Mitchell
The best book I've ever read! A memberable one for sure.
This tale by Mrs. Levine ensures a pleasurable adventure with unlikely heroes and is filled with exciting adventures, yet it has a charming love story entertwined. Read more
Published on 18 April 2006 by Ima Goodlady
Tale of bravery and honour
Step follows step, hope follows courage ... The Two Princesses of Bamarre is an unusual tale of bravery and honour. Read more
Published on 12 July 2004 by Spy Groove
not as good as 'ella enchanted'
i loved 'ella enchanted' - it was a good story, that made me laugh and it had a happy ending. in that sense, 'two princesses of bamarre', doesn't quite live up to expectations, but... Read more
Published on 1 April 2002 by Doha
I loved this book and you will too! I hope this helps!
This book is one of the best books ever! I am 13 and i just couldn't put it down! It has some of everything, adventure, fantasy, action (sort of anyway!) and romance! Read more
Published on 1 April 2002
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