Discount Price: $6.99
Price fluctuation possible.
How soon does it ship: Normal ship time within one day
Shipping? Absolutely FREE if you qualify for Super Saver Shipping.
Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780064409667
ISBN number: 006440966X
Label: HarperTrophy
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 272
Printing Date: April 01, 2003
Publishing house: HarperTrophy
Age index: Ages 9-12
Release Date: April 15, 2003
Sale Popularity Level: 44400
Studio: HarperTrophy
Other books you might be interested in perusing:
Editor's Notes and Comments:
Product Description:
When a plague strikes Bamarre, Princess Addie must save her sister.
Brave and adventureous, Princess Meryl dreams of fighting dragons and protecting the kingdom of Bamarre. Shy and fearful, Princess Addie is content to stay within the safety of the castle walls. The one thing that the sisters share is their unwavering love for each other.
The tables are turned, however, when the Gray Death leaves Meryl fatally ill. To save her sister, meek Princess Addie must find the courage to set out on a dangerous quest filled with dragons, unknown magic, and death itself. Time is running out, and the sisters' lives—and the future of the kingdom of Bamarre—hang in the balance.
Amazon.com:
After stealing the hearts of middle-grade girls with her delightful Newbery Honor-winning Cinderella retelling, Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine here creates a fairy tale of her own and gives it a characteristic grrrl-power twist. Twelve-year-old Addie admires her older sister Meryl, who aspires to rid the kingdom of Bamarre of gryphons, specters, and ogres. Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection. Waving her sword Bloodbiter, the older girl declaims in the garden from the heroic epic of Drualt to a thrilled audience of Addie, their governess, and the young sorcerer Rhys. But when Meryl falls ill with the dreaded Gray Death, Addie must gather her courage and set off alone on a quest to find the cure and save her beloved sister. Addie takes the seven-league boots and magic spyglass left to her by her mother and the enchanted tablecloth and cloak given to her by Rhys--along with a shy declaration of his love. She prevails in encounters with tricky specters (spiders too) and outwits a wickedly personable dragon in adventures touched with romance and a bittersweet ending. Young fans of princess stories will gobble this one up. (Ages 10 to 14) --Patty Campbell
User popularity level:
Rated by buyers 
-
I loved this book once again Gail Carson Levine impressed me again.
I would not reccomend this for poeple who do not like their kids reading about magic.
Rated by buyers -
The Two Princesses of Bamarre is a really good book. One of the Princess Meryl(I think?) is sick and her sister, Pincess Addie, goes on a quest to try to find the cure. Addie has many interesting encounters with mythical creatures on her way. It is a very good book for around 10 and on up. I enjoyed it and you will too if you like fantasy, princesses, adventure, ect..
Rated by buyers -
I absolutely love this book! I got it for the very first time when I was probably about twelve (i'm 18 now), and I've probably read it about fifty times since. It's one of those books that every once in a while you realize you don't remember ever last detail and that you absolutely must go read it again. The fascinating way it's crafted around an epic poem captivates me. The best part of her beautifuly written fantasy world is that, although I found plenty to like when I was younger, I find even more to like now. It's not something I grew out of, and it's wonderful! I would reccomend it to absolutely anybody!
Rated by buyers 
-
This is what I have come to call a rennaissace chick flick of a book. The story was a bit bland but still fun. A book about sisters who are so polar in the character and talents yet are so closely tied. I hope everyone reads this book, even tough ella enchanted is so so good too. You cannot just skip over this one. It is a fun, and quick read.
Rated by buyers 
-
I have to be honest, the only reason I picked up this book in the very first place was the girl on the cover resembled Ginny Weasley from the Harry Potter movies. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Sure, I had a hard time getting into the story at first, the writing was choppy and I had a hard time distinguishing between the characters at times, but once I was able to get past its few shortcomings it was a fairly pleasant experience. It was a quick read (only 240 pages) and a cute story, perfect for any child (or child at heart) who loves fantasy novels or light hearted adventure stories.
Princess Meryl is an adventurous young girl who does nothing except practice her swordsmanship and dream about charging into battle against the many monsters the plague Bamarre. While her sister Princess Addie is just the opposite, she is timid, shy, and scared of her own shadow. One day however Meryl is taken ill with the 'Gray Death' (a terrible diseases which always ends in death. no cure has ever been found). Addie, although still very scared, sets out on a journey to find the cure. On her quest she encounters Ogres, Gryphons, Specters, Dragons, and Fairies. Overcoming the odds she hopes for a fairy tale ending.
I'm going to list and describe Addies magical items that she takes with her because I feel like they are an important part of the story and/or might give you a little more incentive to pick up the book.
Shadow's Cloak: Not a true invisibility cloak, but as long as the user stays in the shadows he or she will be unseen by most creatures (does not work on Specters or Dragons).
The Tablecloth: At the users command it sets a table and provides an endless amount of food.
Blood-Biter: Meryl's sword, given to Addie.
Moily Herb: An elf remedy that gives you strength to go on, also can heal burns.
Seven-League Boots: When wearing these boots a single step will carry you thousands of miles.
Spyglass: Allows the user to see thousands of miles in any direction. Addie uses this to keep an eye on Meryl's condition and to plan her steps with the League Boots.
This book is a great quick read for anyone looking for a light hearted adventure novel. Perfect for rainy days or summer readings.
Find other books like this one:
