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Princess of Cortova (DS Trilogy)
SKU
059804
ISBN
9780062047328
Grade 5-9
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Description
The final chapter of Molly and friend's adventures have brought them ashore in a foreign land with two objectives in mind; secure an alliance and stay alive. As Molly's powers continue to grow, she must learn how to trust herself. Court life never feels safe and for three different kingdoms much is at stake. The text is broken up into six different parts, all pointing back to the strategy of the game of chess. Each player makes their move and changes the game. There are many assassination attempts and tragic death scenes, so previewing the book before younger children read may be advisable. 311 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Princess of Cortova (DS Trilogy)
Molly's exciting story concludes in this final book of Diane Stanley's acclaimed trilogy, which began with The Silver Bowl and The Cup and the Crowna perfect series for fans of Megan Whalen Turner.
With tensions rising between the kingdoms of Westria and Austlind, Molly and Tobias accompany King Alaric to Cortova, where he hopes to form an alliance with the powerful King Gonzaloan alliance that would be sealed by Alaric's marriage to Gonzalo's daughter, the beautiful princess Elizabetta. But the devious Gonzalo has plans of his own. Upon arriving in Cortova, Alaric is shocked to find that there is already another suitor vying for Princess Elizabetta's hand: his own cousin, Prince Rupert of Austlind. As the days pass, Alaric, Molly, and Tobias find themselves trapped in a suspenseful game of courtly intrigue that soon takes a dangerous turn. For once, Molly's magical visions are little helpthey reveal nothing beyond hazy threats. Everything turns around Princess Elizabetta, but is she truly a friend or simply another player in her father's crafty game?
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Category Description for Diane Stanley Trilogy
This is truly a trilogy filled with magical suspense. As Molly and her friends fight to save their own lives and the lives of those they love. Molly claims her magical lineage as she learns to trust her gift instead of fear it. Because of this great gift she has, her life is changed drastically as she is pulled into the inner workings of court life. Heroic adventures leave Molly, Tobias, and Alaric all coping with loss, striving to stay alive, and searching for true love. Join Molly, through these pages, as she becomes more than she ever expected. This trilogy is intended for ages 8-12 but should be previewed before passing it down to younger readers.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| Author: | Diane Stanley |
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| ISBN: | 9780062047328 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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