Jessica Day George crafts narratives that weave together a love for fantastical creatures, particularly dragons, with a deep appreciation for the natural world, often featuring horses and dogs. Her storytelling skillfully blends adventure with resonant themes, immersing readers in worlds that are both imaginative and emotionally engaging. Her prose is characterized by its accessible style and captivating rhythm, making her tales a pure delight. She excels at exploring the wonder of the extraordinary alongside the simple joys found in everyday life.
Set in a whimsical world, this enchanting tale revolves around a moving castle filled with mysteries. As the protagonist navigates the castle's secrets, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters and face challenges that test their courage and wit. Themes of self-discovery and the power of love weave through the narrative, creating a captivating adventure that promises to delight readers with its imaginative setting and rich storytelling.
The conclusion of Jessica Day George's magical series follows Celie and her family embarking on an adventure aboard a grand ship inspired by their cherished Castle. As they navigate the seas, they encounter new challenges and magical elements that test their bonds and courage. This final installment promises excitement and resolution as the characters face their destinies in a richly imagined world.
A magical castle with a life of its own . . . and a plucky princess who will defend it at all cost. The first book in an enchanting adventure series from a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author.
Young seamstress Creel finds herself strategizing with the dragon king Shardas once again when a renegade dragon in a distant country launches a war against their country, bringing an entire army of dragons into the mix. By the author of Dragon Slippers. Reprint.
Bestselling author Jessica Day George continues her heartfelt fantasy series about a girl who can communicate with horses and a kingdom on the brink of collapse.Anthea knows the truth about horses. They're not carriers of deadly disease like everyone in their kingdom thinks; they're majestic creatures who share their thoughts and feelings with her through The Way. Anthea has convinced the king of this, but at a cost--he demands that horses and riders with The Way do his bidding.But when a deadly plague breaks out, the people believe that horses are the cause. As more fall ill, it's up to Anthea and her friends to transport medicine, all while keeping out of reach from Anthea's wicked mother. And when Anthea discovers a secret that could change the kingdom forever, she must risk everything to reveal the truth before it's too late.Continuing the sweeping storytelling of The Rose Legacy, bestselling author Jessica Day George delights readers--especially horse lovers--once again.
Orphaned Anthea Cross hopes to finally find a home with her long-lost uncle, but she soon learns not only that he secretly breeds forbidden horses, but that she can communicate with them.--Provided by Publisher.
The breath-taking conclusion to bestselling author Jessica Day George's heartfelt fantasy series about a girl using her ability to communicate with horses to save the future of her kingdom. Anthea and her friends are on a mission. Anthea's mother has kidnapped a Coronami princess, the herd stallion, and half a dozen more horses--enough to start her own herd. Suspecting that she is making a deal with the antagonistic emperor of the neighboring land, Kronenhof, Anthea and her friends race there to meet with the emperor and try to find Princess Margaret and the horses. But they don't have much time before Coronam declares war against Kronenhof, which would leave Anthea and her companions trapped in a hostile country. Will they be able to outmaneuver Anthea's mother, who has always been one step ahead of them? And what should they do about the rumors of wild horses in Kronenhof's forests? The Rose Legacy series comes to an thrilling conclusion as bestselling author Jessica Day George delights readers--especially horse lovers--once again.
An unforgettable debut about a young British Ghanaian woman as she navigates her twenties and finds her place in the world, for readers of Queenie and The Other Black Girl .
A tale of twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn… Galen is a young soldier returning from war; Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all—true love—to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above. Captivating from start to finish, Jessica Day George’s take on the Grimms’ tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses demonstrates yet again her mastery at spinning something entirely fresh out of a story you thought you knew.
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