| The Twelve Dancing Princesses Contributor(s): Isadora, Rachel (Author), Isadora, Rachel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0142414506 ISBN-13: 9780142414507 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: A Caldecott Honorawinning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brandanew setting! Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery. Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairytale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. The unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.8" W x 9.8" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 117614 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Caldecott Honor?winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand?new setting Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery. Rachel Isadora has revitalized and reimagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairytale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. The unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery. |