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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #773879 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-02
• Released on: 2008-09-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780805082760
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 7–9—In an old world where the lives of humans and Fae often intersect, the coming-of-age tale of Princess Aurelie and her friends of both species unfolds. Gifted as children by their young river drac friend, Loic, humans Aurelie, Garin, and Netta have grown up and gone their separate ways, no longer engaging with the Fae. As often happens in the move beyond childhood, the world becomes more complicated and difficult choices must be made. Aurelie is to inherit her father's kingdom and, as the heir apparent, must travel to a rival country—Skoe—in order to prevent war. Netta, cruelly blinded for revealing the sight, hides herself from her old friends. Garin is deeply enmeshed in a struggle for power in his own country of Skoe. Loic has also grown and realizes that the time has come to take a bride. He longs for the hidden Netta, but will settle for Aurelie. With little help from the adults in their lives, these fascinating young people (and one river drac) must find ways to overcome not only their own problems, but also the troubles brought about by greed and distrust. Political intrigue, star-crossed lovers, and the intermingling of two distinct worlds make for an exciting and intricate tale. The many characters and situations are fully realized and spellbound readers will be hoping for a sequel.—Sharon Grover, Hedberg Public Library, Janesville, WI
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From Booklist
*Starred Review* This intriguing fantasy is set in a well-developed, vaguely northern European land where humans coexist with supernatural beings largely indifferent to their concerns. From their childhood friend Loic, a shape-shifting river drac, humans Netta, Aurelie, and Garin are gifted with the ability to see the Fae—fairy creatures who inhabit a mesmerizing world. As they grow older, though, the devoted friends grow apart: Netta is blinded, Aurelie becomes heir to her father’s kingdom, and handsome Garin returns to his own country. Graceful prose leads the reader through a complex chronological narrative and a Shakespearean tangle of love stories. Aurelie’s struggle to unite her friends and her world provides the novel’s anchor, but her coming-of-age story, told in third-person accounts, alternates with first-person reports from other characters, who are all well developed. Tomlinson paces her tale well, building suspense both in the political arena, through increasing hostilities between families, and in personal relationships; Loic courts Aurelie, for example, even though each prefers another. It is the power of childhood friendship that overcomes the barriers of nationality and species to unite the characters. Readers will be left hoping for a sequel after completing this stirring read from the author of The Swan Maiden (2007). Grades 7-10. --Kathleen Isaacs

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The Story Siren Reviews:
Once there where four friends, three human and one river dragon. Princess Aurelie, Garin, Netta and Loic. The three humans were gifted with the sight of the Fae, only on the condition that no one would ever know. Netta mistakenly recognizes a Fae when visiting the marketplace and consequently loses her sight. The four friends drift apart after the tragic event. Aurelie, Garin and Netta stop visiting Loic for fear of what might happen if he finds out about Netta. Garin's country is at war with Aurelie's, so he has returned to his home. And after the accident Netta moves into the country with her uncle.

Aurelie is deeply upset at the loss of her friends and the sting only sharpens when she loses her mother. Aurelie finds herself crossing the sea to Garin's homestead on a diplomatic mission, which inevitably brings the handsome Garin back into her life. Will the princess be able to bring her four friends back together and save her kingdom at the same time?

Aurelie: A Faerie Tale immerses its readers in a tale of magic and fascination. The narration of the story shifts from the four characters. Not only do readers get to know the Princess, but also the lives of the other characters. And they all intertwine meticulously. Aurelie is a beautifully written tale and I'm sure you will think so too! Readers will eagerly turn the pages full of vivid descriptions and surprising plot twists! I hadn't read Tomlinson's novel,The Swan Maiden, but I had heard great things about it. I am thrilled to have had the chance to read Aurelie!!

magical
This was a fun, sweet read. I love a good fairy tale and Heather Tomlinson knows how to write one. This was clean and good and I want to read it with my girls.