| Spirited Contributor(s): Holder, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0689870639 ISBN-13: 9780689870637 Publisher: Simon Pulse OUR PRICE: $13.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: This twist on "Beauty and the Beast" is set during the war between the British and the French in the American colonies in 1756. In exchange for her father's release, a young Englishwoman vows to remain the hostage of a young native medicine man, who is eager to avenge the deaths of his wife and child. Original. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2004107972 |
| Series: Once Upon a Time |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 4.84" W x 8.28" (0.68 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83737 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: War. Rage. Magic. Love. In May 1756 war is formally declared between the British and the French. During this highly dangerous time, Isabella Sevens is travelling with her father to the British stronghold Fort William Henry. In the forest, Wusamequin, the young and handsome medicine man, looks to avenge the death of his wife and child at the hands of British soldiers. When Wusamequin spots Isabella and her father, he alerts his warriors to capture them. But Wusamequin is quite taken with how bravely Isabella battles. He orders the warriors to spare her and her tfather, and they are dragged back to their village. However, many members of the Mohican tribe still want them to be killed. In a desperate plea to Wusamequin, Isabella vows to stay as his hostage if he lets her father go. |
Contributor Bio(s): Holder, Nancy: - Nancy Holder has published more than 200 short stories and seventy-eight books, including the New York Times bestselling Wicked series. She lives in San Diego with her daughter, Belle, and far too many animals. Visit her at Nancy Holder.com. |