Zita steals little moments with her twelve sisters, but must sneak around the castle to keep it a secret, terrified of her fathers anger. She has also written two nonfiction books for older readers, the black death and than shwes burma, and a nearly infinite quantity of textbook materials for elementary. But something more sinister is afootand unless zita and her friends can break the curse, the twelve princesses will surely dance to their deaths. Diane zahler books list of books by author diane zahler. I began sleeping beautys daughters knowing i should expect a simple tale featuring standard characters and a plot line that closely adhered to the original story. Buy a cheap copy of the thirteenth princess book by diane zahler. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler book read online scribd. In her third fairytale novelization, zahler the thirteenth princess, 2010, and a true princess, 2011 dips into hans christian andersens the wild swans and mixes in a bit of celtic folklore. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the ser. Zita is not an ordinary servant girlshes the thirteenth daughter of a king who. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler, paperback. What i love about this book is that its a total deviation from the usual corny, cheesy and low brow fairy tale retellings. My twelve sisters are legendary, even infaraway kingdoms, but i am sure thatyou have never heard of me.
The thirteenth princess diane zahler interview meet author diane zahler and hear the story behind her new fairy tale, the thirteenth princess. The thirteenth princess navy general library program. Diane zahler is the author of four middlegrade fairytale retellings. Zita spent most of her life believing she was a serving girl, only to discover that she is the thirteenth princess. The thirteenth princess was a february book club choice for girls life and. The thirteenth princess brings modern sensibilities and a feminist spin to the classic story without diminishing its original charm and enchantment. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler target audience. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play.
The thirteenth princess is the story of zita, the thirteenth daughter of a king who. About diane zahler diane zahler is the author of the thirteenth princess, a true princess, and princess of the wild swans. She has worked in the childrens room at a public library, in childrens book publishing, and as an elementary and high school textbook writer. Zita and her sisters find a way to sneak zita into their room, then strange events begin happening to the other princesses. My newest novel, the marvelwood magicians, was published in 2017. My books for young readers include the thirteenth princess, a true princess, princess of the wild swans, sleeping beautys daughters, and bakers magic. A retelling of the twelve dancing princess except this time there is a thirteenth princess, zita. Diane zahler s most popular book is the thirteenth princess. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in secret.
The thirteenth princess by diane zahler pages unbound. Diane zahler is the author of the thirteenth princess and a true princess. I grew up reading childrens books and never wanted to do anything but write them. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Diane lives with her husband and dog in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape.
While zahlers books never struck me as highly original the. Gregory maguire, author of wicked and a lion among men zahler takes a light story and gives it gratifying depth, rounding out the characters and their motivations without betraying. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler published by harpercollins, february 2, 2010 zitas not just any servant girl. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler book cover, description, publication history. News and the thirteenth princess, by diane zahler, for. Diane zahler is the author of the thirteenth princess, a true princess, and princess of the wild swans. The thirteenth daughter to a king who only wanted a son, zita works in the kitchen as a servant so her father never has to remember the night she was bornand her mother died. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 20110104 diane zahler on. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Watch a book trailer for the thirteenth princess, the new fairy tale from author diane zahler. Browse books by diane zahler the thirteenth princess.
See all books authored by diane zahler, including the thirteenth princess, and sleeping beautys daughters, and more on thriftbooks. Books by diane zahler author of the thirteenth princess. My boo ks for young readers include the thirteenth princess, a true princess, princess of the wild swans, sleeping beautys daughters, and bakers magic. The thirteenth princess diane zahler book trailer zita is not an ordinary servant girl, she is the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. Zita is not an ordinary servant girl shes the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons.
Diane zahler, author of a true princess, has loved tales of fairies and magic since before she was old enough to read. Twelveyearold princess meriel often vies for the attention of her five older brothers and envies them for their schooling and sports, rebelling against the royal traditions of her day. Now im the author of six fantasy novels for middle grade readers and two nonfiction books for older readers. Interview with diane zahler, author of a true princess. Diane lives with her husband in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler fantastic fiction. My twelve sisters have become the subject of legend, even in faraway kingdoms, but i am sure that you have never heard of me.
You can click on the links above to read about me, my books, and all sorts of other stuff. Read the thirteenth princess by diane zahler for free with a 30 day free trial. The princess academy books are an excellent comp for this novel, since they have a similar sweetness with undertones of corruption andor darkness to them. Browse inside the thirteenth princess by diane zahler.
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Narrator zita is the th princess of the title, although she lives and works with the servants. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler librarything. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 06272011 12182011 summary. The thirteenth princess audiobook listen instantly. Listen to thirteenth princess audiobook by diane zahler. The thirteenth princess was a february book club choice for girls life and the girl guides of canada. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Diane zahler is currently considered a single author.
Read the thirteenth princess by diane zahler available from rakuten kobo. Diane zahler has books on goodreads with 29618 ratings. Her mother died in labor and her father, enraged by the lack of sons and sidelined by the grief, forbade zita from being raised as a princess. Diane lives with her husband in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape. Shes a princessthe thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons and banished her to the servants quarters to work in the castles kitchen. The thirteenth princess, her first novel for young readers, was published in. Lee the thirteenth princess por diane zahler disponible en rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. News and the thirteenth princess, by diane zahler, for mmgm. Okay, seriously, because all authors have bad books, and i wouldnt want people to judge cameron dokey on winters child, so i decided to give zahler the benefit of the doubt. A classic fairy tale with a bold twist, the thirteenth princess tells the unforgettable story of a magical castle, true love, spellbound princessesand the young girl determined to save them all. When all her royal sisters fallmysteriously ill, the only clue is their strangely worn and. Zita is not just any servantshes the thirteenth daughterof a king who wanted only sons.
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