The Flight of Swans
by Sarah McGuire
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Pub Date Oct 01 2018 | Archive Date Aug 15 2018
Lerner Publishing Group | Carolrhoda Books ®
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Description
Based on the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale Six Swans, The Flight of Swans follows Ryn's journey to save her family and their kingdom.
Princess Andaryn's six older brothers have always been her protectors—until her father takes a new Queen, a frightening, mysterious woman who enchants the men in the royal family. When Ryn's attempt to break the enchantment fails, she makes a bargain: the Queen will spare her brothers' lives if Ryn remains silent for six years.
Ryn thinks she freed her brothers, but she never thought the Queen would turn her brothers into swans. And she never thought she'd have to undo the Queen's spell alone, without speaking.
A Note From the Publisher
ePub not in final format.
Advance Praise
★ "[F]illed with magic, romance, and peril. . . . An imaginative retelling with an unforgettable heroine."—starred, Kirkus Reviews
"McGuire has the right balance of heroics, poetics, and pratfalls. . . . Brava performance!"—Jane Yolen
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781512440270 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Michelle E, Librarian
Andaryn is a heroine to root for. She's strong from the beginning, but also flawed. She faces incredible obstacles, but finds courage in the face of her fears. And she has so. Many. Obstacles. The Evil Queen is truly frightening, powerful, and unpredictable. I enjoyed the quiet moments of the book when Andaryn is spending time with her brothers and they work together as a family. But she's at her best when she's on her own, figuring things out for herself. Between the changes the author made since the first draft, and the parts I had forgotten, rereading it was a brand-new experience. Andaryn's inability to speak for much of the story only added to the tension of the plot. It kept me up late reading to find out what happened! If you're looking for an upper middle grade/younger YA fantasy with a strong heroine, tender and humorous moments, and a lot of adventure, this would be a great choice!
