{"product_id":"9781681197685","title":"More than a Princess","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMore than a Princess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): E.D. Baker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom beloved house author E. D. Baker comes the first book in a middle-grade series about a princess who’s more than what she seems—and the kingdom whose fate rests in her hands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAislin of Eliasind is more than just a princess -- she's half-fairy and half-pedrasi, with magical gifts from each side of her heritage!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, as Aislin is venturing through the woods, she is alarmed to hear a band of humans coming through. How did they get past the guarded magical passageway that leads to her hidden kingdom? Mistaken for a human herself, Aislin is captured, and soon realizes she's in even bigger trouble--she's being used as a pawn to help the king of this nearby kingdom, Morrain, find a secret passageway to the warring land of Scarmander, so he can capture his enemies by surprise. Aislin must find a way to break free, while also minding the beautiful human princess and ladies-in-waiting she now shares a castle with, who are all too ready to point out her differences. Thankfully, Aislin's inner strength goes beyond her magical qualities. And with a few loyal friends by her side, she's ready to stand up for herself and her kingdom once and for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic and original fairy-tale that celebrates beauty and goodness in all its shapes and sizes, \u003ci\u003eMore than a Princess\u003c\/i\u003e will resonate with readers who love magic, suspense, girl power, and adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss the sequel, \u003ci\u003ePower of a Princess\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd look for these other magical series by E.D. Baker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales of the Frog Princess\u003cbr\u003eThe Wide-Awake Princess\u003cbr\u003eThe Fairy-Tale Matchmaker\u003cbr\u003eMore Than a Princess\u003cbr\u003eMagic Animal Rescue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eand more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Baker (the \u003ci\u003eFrog Princess \u003c\/i\u003eseries) gives this series starter a familiar, Disney feel, which will engage younger readers, while themes of courage and self-acceptance give it a powerfully positive message.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aislin is unfailingly brave and resourceful . . . Baker’s world building is perfectly attuned to young sensibilities as she presents a realm of physical beauty, interspecies harmony, and mixed-race familial love for readers to visit and for Aislin to call home.\" - \u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aislin’s journey to self-acceptance is rewarding, and readers will easily draw parallels between Aislin’s world and their own.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Whenever Aislin heads outdoors, the author's gift for synthesizing nature and magic comes into play. A quirky, imaginative tale. . .” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Self-esteem building in a lively package for younger middle grade readers who enjoy light magical adventure tales.\" - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full of fun and whimsy. A delightful romp through a truly unique fairy tale world!” —\u003ci\u003eJessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of Tuesdays at the Castle, on The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Annie is an enjoyable, independent, and undaunted character, who uses wits and skills rather than spells in her endeavors.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on A Question of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus on A Question of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Baker's . . . vividly imagined fantasy world . . . [is] irresistible and loaded with humor.” —\u003ci\u003eVOYA on Once Upon a Curse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781681197685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40688732766414,"sku":"9781681197685","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_7b01d071-d1af-4572-bdd2-29e265b484b3.jpg?v=1640321669","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781681197685","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}