FICTION

Thrice Upon a Marigold: A Royal Kidnapping Caper

by Jean FERRIS
256p. Houghton Harcourt. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-73846-8; ebook $16.99. ISBN 978-0-547-86873-8.
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Gr 5–9—An upbeat fairy-tale adventure, this final installment in the trilogy is sure to entertain fans of the first two books. The kingdom of Zandelphia-Beaurivage is abuzz with the arrival of the new royal baby, Princess Poppy, but "happy ever after" never lasts long for King Christian and Queen Marigold. They rid the kingdom of the evil Queen Olympia, but now two of her most heartless and fearsome lackeys, the Terrible Two, snatch the baby in revenge. What ensues is a rescue effort involving characters from the previous books who team up with a new cast, including a dragon, a librarian, and a blacksmith. The story is filled with humor, both witty and ridiculous, that will keep readers amused throughout the quick-paced yet predictable plot.—Betsy Davidson, Cortland Free Library, NY
Reviewed by Betsy Davidson , May 01, 2013

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