The Book Of a Thousand Days
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The Book of a Thousand Days
Grades 7 & up
Fantasy
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Book Summary:
This is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that Shannon Hale has adapted. It shares similarities with The Goose Girl, by the same author, as well as Fairest, by Gail Carson Levine. Dashti is a makes her way to the city after her mother's death, and finds work in the palace. By pure chance, she swears allegiance to Lady Saren immediately before that lady is sentenced to be locked up in a tower for seven years. Accordingly, Dashti is imprisoned with her, and they are forced to fight with rats over their stores of food, in addition to battling off the evil man who wants to marry Lady Saren. Since Lady Saren is too depressed to be very useful, it falls to Dashti to ensure their survival. Dashti is a resourceful character, and plans a daring escape, only to meet with a host of new problems. Like her mother before her, Dashti has the healing power of "mucker" songs, and her kindness and bravery make her an inspiring heroine. Book Review: This book is an interesting adventure for older readers who enjoy fairy tales. Some more mature content makes this more appropriate for middle school readers than for those in upper elementary. "Book of a Thousand Days quote"
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