Thursday, December 31, 2009

The Night Dance: A Retelling of the "Twelve Dancing Princesses"

The Night Dance: A Retelling of the "Twelve Dancing Princesses" is by Suzanne Weyn. Bedivere must return the magical sword Excalibur to the mystical Lady of the Lake who has been trapped in her lake by Morgan le Fey. The Lady has 12 daughters who she has been trying to reach with her powers so that they can find and release her. When Sir Ethan comes up with a contest to discover where his 12 daughters escape to every night, Bedivere discovers the chance to fulfill his quest and win his love, Rowena, at the same time. A magical tale, beautifully told.

Ratings: 7th grade - 9 out of 10.

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