Monday, June 27, 2011

MMGM: A TALE OF TWO CASTLES

If you've read any of Gail Carson Levine's fairy tale retellings (ELLA ENCHANTED, FAIREST, THE FAIRY'S MISTAKE and so on), you know she makes them her own. Knowing the fairy tell doesn't give away her plot lines. So, I wasn't surprised when she turned Puss in Boots on its head.

A Tale of Two Castles

In A TALE OF TWO CASTLES, people (and fabulous creatures like ogres and dragons) aren't always what they appear to be. Gail Carson Levine mixes classic fairy tale with classic mystery (think CLUE) to deliver a story unlike anything I've ever read.
 Clue: Parker Brothers Classic Detective Game - 1996 Edition
And while the ending does wrap up the mystery, it could lead into a sequel. I hope so. I would happily follow Elodie and her friends through another adventure/mystery. If you've read it, would you read a sequel?


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8 comments:

  1. Natalie AguirreJune 27, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    This sounds awesome. I'm adding it to my list. Thanks.

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  2. Barbara WatsonJune 27, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Sounds great! My daughter and I enjoyed ELLA ENCHANTED but haven't read others. Thank you for the review!

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  3. Susan AndersonJune 27, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Wonder if they'll make a movie of this one, too...

    =)

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  4. Myrna FosterJune 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    You're welcome, Natalie!

    Barbara, ELLA ENCHANTED is still my favorite, but this one ties for second with FAIREST.

    It would make a great "who done it" movie, Sue.

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  5. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Sounds good!

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  6. Joanne R. FritzJune 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Oh yes, I reviewed this back in April for MMGM and loved it, of course. I could easily see her writing a sequel to this. More mysteries to solve!

    But I agree -- Ella Enchanted is also my favorite Gail Carson Levine novel.

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  7. Myrna FosterJune 27, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I'm glad, Rorie. I borrowed it from Betz, who got it from the library (in case you were wondering).

    Joanne, that's just even more proof that YOU have excellent taste. ;o)

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  8. SarahJune 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Ooh, sounds interesting--"classic fairy tale with classic mystery (think CLUE)."

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