E.D. Baker makes this traditional story all her own in this delightful tale that Kirkus Reviews compares to Howl's Moving Castle.
Industry Reviews
"Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle."" --"Kirkus Reviews""" "Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore." --"Publishers Weekly""" "A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor." --"Booklist" "A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want." --"Library Media Connection""" "The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --"School Library Journal" "Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance." --"School Library Journal "on "The Wide-Awake Princess""" "I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls." "--""GeoLibrarian" on "Unlocking the Spell" "Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle." --Kirkus Reviews"Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore." --Publishers Weekly"A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor." --Booklist"A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want." --Library Media Connection"The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --School Library Journal"Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance." --School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess"I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls." --GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell"Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle." --Kirkus Reviews"The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor... This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --School Library Journal Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle. Kirkus Reviews Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore. Publishers Weekly A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor. Booklist A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want. Library Media Connection The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. School Library Journal Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance. School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls. GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle. Kirkus Reviews The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. School Library Journal" Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle." "Kirkus Reviews" Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore. "Publishers Weekly" A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor. "Booklist" A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want. "Library Media Connection" The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. "School Library Journal" Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance. "School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess" I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls. "GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell" Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle." "Kirkus Reviews" The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. "School Library Journal""
