A True Princess: A Fantasy Adventure for Kids (Ages 8-12) About a Quest to Find a Hidden Jewel and Break an Elf King's Spell

A True Princess: A Fantasy Adventure for Kids (Ages 8-12) About a Quest to Find a Hidden Jewel and Break an Elf King's Spell

Lilia must save her best friend, Kai, from a terrible enchantment caused by their perilous encounter with the Elf King and his beautiful daughter. The only way for Lilia to break the spell is to find a mysterious jewel of ancient power hidden somewhere in the North Kingdoms. But the jewel will not be easy to find. The castle where it lies is caught up in a different kind of search—the search for a true princess! “Readers who enjoyed Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted, Zahler’s The Thirteenth Princess or E.D. Baker’s “Tales of the Frog Princess” series will also relish this tale.” - School Library Journal Lilia must save her best friend, Kai, from a terrible enchantment caused by their perilous encounter with the Elf King and his beautiful daughter. The only way for Lilia to break the spell is to find a mysterious jewel of ancient power hidden somewhere in the North Kingdoms. But the jewel will not be easy to find. The castle where it lies is caught up in a different kind of search—the search for a true princess! Diane Zahler  is the author of  The Marvelwood Magicians and  Baker's Magic , as well as several middle-grade fairy tale reimaginings:  Sleeping Beauty's Daughters ,  Princess of the Wild Swans ,  A True Princess , and  The Thirteenth Princess . She lives in Wassaic, New York. Visit her at dianezahler.com.