Beauty by Robin McKinley Unconditional Recommendation: A retelling of Beauty and the Beast that includes more back story and Beauty’s family in the tale. Age: Middle Grade Series: Stand Alone Pages: 325 Published: 1978 Genre: Fairytale Retelling Continue reading →
Princess Academy (#1) by Shannon Hale Unconditional Recommendation: Through education and friendship a young girl learns where she belongs in her mountain community. Age: Middle Grade Series: Princess Academy, Book One Pages: 336 Published: 2005 Genre: Fantasy Award: 2006 Newbery Honor Continue reading →