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Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal Grade 1-4-With the addition of a bold, clever (and lucky) princess and illustrations, an anecdote about the Thirty Years War becomes a successful picture book. The little kingdom of Beda is under siege from Ubo Skald and his band of outlaws. Fearing for her people and finding... More

Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal Grade 1-4-With the addition of a bold, clever (and lucky) princess and illustrations, an anecdote about the Thirty Years War becomes a successful picture book. The little kingdom of Beda is under siege from Ubo Skald and his band of outlaws. Fearing for her people and finding the advice of her elders useless, Princess Birgitta disguises herself as a hag and convinces the bandit leader that the princess who rules Beda is really a sorceress who can turn humans to goats and make them invulnerable. Some brave goatskin-covered children prove the latter while the hag/princess appears to become a she-goat. The superstitious bandits flee, the kingdom is saved, and a midnight feast is held to celebrate the ruse's success. Natchev's acrylics make the most of this material, with a flexible approach that allows for near caricature of the bandits, but preserves Birgitta's dignity. Some Renaissance details lend understated authenticity, but leave the action at center stage. Touches of rich red enliven most pages, even the night scene. History, action, and feminism, in an attractive mix. Patricia Lothrop-Green, St. George's School, Newport, RI Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. See all Editorial Reviews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Dial (March 1, 1998) Language: English Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces

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