Zita is not an ordinary servant girlshes the thirteenth daughter of a. The thirteenth princess is the story of zita, the thirteenth daughter of a king who. From the darkheartedness of an evil witch to the magic of a first love, all aspects of this book fully captured my heart. A classic fairy tale with a bold twist, the thirteenth princess tells the unforgettable story of a magical castle, true love, spellbound princessesand the young girl determined to save them all. Diane lives with her husband in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and. I live in the country with my husband and very enthusiastic dog jinx. Zita is not an ordinary servant girl shes the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Diane stanley, author of bella at midnight lively reworking of familiar elements. Synopsis zita is not an ordinary servant girlshes the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. The thirteenth princess diane zahler book trailer video. Zita spent most of her life believing she was a serving girl, only to discover that she is the thirteenth princess. I grew up reading childrens books and never wanted to do anything but write them.
You can click on the links above to read about me, my books, and all sorts of other stuff. Read the thirteenth princess by diane zahler available from rakuten kobo. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im the author of the thirteenth princess, a true princess, princess of the wild swans, sleeping beautys daughters, bakers magic, and my newest, the marvelwood magicians. The thirteenth princess kindle edition by zahler, diane. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Zahler shines in her ability to set an exquisite scene. The thirteenth princess was a february book club choice for girls life and the girl guides of canada. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in secr. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler pages unbound. In this retelling of the classic tale, the twelve dancing princesses, diane zahler imagines a king who is increasingly angry with his wife for giving him daughters.
Diane lives with her husband and dog in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape. Zita steals little moments with her twelve sisters, but must sneak around the castle to keep it a secret, terrified of her fathers anger. The thirteenth princess diane zahler book trailer youtube. Interview with diane zahler, author of a true princess.
Watch a book trailer for the thirteenth princess, the new fairy tale from author diane zahler. Feb 01, 2011 diane zahler is the author of the thirteenth princess, a true princess, and princess of the wild swans. Gregory maguire, author of wicked and a lion among men splendid entertainment with a guaranteed happy ever after. Princess of the wild swans by diane zahler, yvonne gilbert. In her third fairytale novelization, zahler the thirteenth princess, 2010, and a true princess, 2011 dips into hans christian andersens the wild swans and mixes in a bit of celtic folklore. The story has a bit of a sad ending, but in truth, it works, because there are so many lovely lessons in the book about the need for balance in ones emotions. This sweetly written reimagining of the 12 dancing princesses is for younger readers than the richer and darker princess of the midnight ball, by jessica day george 2009. The thirteenth princess is a lucky find, a wheeling gavotte of a novel. Feb 04, 2010 zita is not an ordinary servant girl, she is the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. Zita is not an ordinary servant girl, she is the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. Most likely by, the girls will be beyond fairy tales, even if they have been updated. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler overdrive rakuten. Narrator zita is the th princess of the title, although she lives and works with the servants.
Shes a princess the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons and banished her to the servants quarters to work in the castles kitchen. My twelve sisters are legendary, even infaraway kingdoms, but i am sure thatyou have never heard of me. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 9780061825002. A true princess is now available in paperback with a new look. When all her royal sisters fallmysteriously ill, the only clue is their strangely worn and. At seven, sortof servant zita learns she is sister to the princesses and daughter to the king. The thirteenth princess is a captivating rethinking of the twelve dancing princesses tale. Buy a cheap copy of the thirteenth princess book by diane zahler. Diane lives with her husband in new yorks harlem valley, in an old farmhouse held together by magic spells and duct tape. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler, paperback barnes.
The thirteenth princess by diane zahler librarything. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 06272011 12182011 summary. Ive taken bits and pieces of places i visited for each book, and each location becomes more vivid in my memory as i work it into a story. The mystery of the enchantment placed on the princesses becomes more and more intriguing. I guess im also really attracted to fairy tale retellings, especially when its an under the radar fairy tale. What i love about this book is that its a total deviation from the usual corny, cheesy and low brow fairy tale retellings.
The more i look at the cover of a true princess by diane zahler, the more i think this cover is really pretty. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler book read online scribd. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in secret. The thirteenth princess diane zahler ebook zita is not an ordinary servant girlshes the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. The thirteenth of the princesses is a wonderful heroine, along with a soldier and a stable boy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the thirteenth princess. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler book cover, description, publication history.
A king is increasingly angry with his wife for giving him daughters. The thirteenth princess, her first novel for young readers, was published in. A video about the thirteenth princess by diane zahler 431 views 6 people liked it. When i first saw this fairytale castle decades ago, i was completely. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 20110104 diane zahler on.
When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in. The thirteenth princess brings modern sensibilities and a feminist spin to the classic story without diminishing its original charm and enchantment. Zita is not an ordinary servant girlshes the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler, paperback. Diane zahler s most popular book is the thirteenth princess. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler fantastic fiction. Find this childrens book at your local bookstore find this on amazon. Jan 26, 2010 watch a book trailer for the thirteenth princess, the new fairy tale from author diane zahler. Zita is not an ordinary servant girl, she is the thirteenth daught. A dynamic, exciting circus setting is the backdrop of this engaging fantasy featuring a fantastic cast of characters whose extraordinary talents are cleverly presented in an unforgettable mystery and comingofage story.
Zita is not just any servantshes the thirteenth daughterof a king who wanted only sons. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the servants quarters and she can only. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler, 9780061825002, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Books by diane zahler author of the thirteenth princess. The only clue is their strangely worn and tattered. Aug 01, 2009 the thirteenth princess by diane zahler published by harpercollins, february 2, 2010 zitas not just any servant girl. Friends, im really just attracted to bright colors, magpie syndrome and all. The thirteenth princess diane zahler interview meet author diane zahler and hear the story behind her new fairy tale, the thirteenth princess. A book i shared with my daughter what did you love best about the thirteenth princess. The thirteenth princess is an enchanting, cute read for fourth to seventh grade readers.
The thirteenth princess audiobook listen instantly. Everyone has heard about the twelve dancing princesses, but this book s protagonist is the unknown what did you like best about this story. Her 12 sisters all have names that begin with a, as did their mother, but her father named her and banished her when her. Jun 27, 2011 the thirteenth princess by diane zahler 06272011 12182011 summary. My books for young readers include the thirteenth princess, a true princess, princess of the wild swans, sleeping beautys daughters, and bakers magic. Aug 25, 2012 the thirteenth princess by diane zahler target audience. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler target audience. The thirteenth princess is a lucky find, a wheeling gavotte of a novel that refreshes an old fairy tale with new enchantment. The thirteenth daughter to a king who only wanted a son, zita works in the kitchen as a servant so her father never has to remember the night she was bornand her mother died. Aug 25, 2009 i could hardly take this in, it was so strange and wondrous. Join facebook to connect with diane zahler and others you may know. Diane zahler has books on goodreads with 29534 ratings.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. I have never lost my love for fairy tales, especially those with a refreshing point of view. Buy the thirteenth princess by diane zahler online at alibris. Listen to thirteenth princess audiobook by diane zahler. Then, after zitas twelfth birthday, the princesses all fall mysteriously ill. The thirteenth princess diane zahler audiobook bookbeat. Read the thirteenth princess by diane zahler for free with a 30 day free trial. The thirteenth princess ebook by diane zahler rakuten kobo.
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Diane zahler, author of a true princess, has loved tales of fairies and magic since before she was old enough to read. Gregory maguire, author of wicked and a lion among men zahler takes a light story and gives it gratifying depth, rounding out the. The thirteenth princess diane zahler book trailer zita is not an ordinary servant girl, she is the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. She has worked in the childrens room at a public library, in childrens book publishing, and as an elementary and high school textbook writer. The thirteenth princess by diane zahler 2011, paperback. When she was born, zitas father banished her to the ser. The thirteenth princess diane zahler digital audiobook. Click on the book to learn more about it, and click here to order your own copy a true princess is loosely based on the classic fairy tale the princess and the pea. Gregory maguire, author of wicked and a lion among men zahler takes a light story and gives it gratifying depth, rounding out the characters and their motivations without betraying. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.