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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very fun! I really enjoyed Zarina’s story and adventures. Not only was I entranced with the difficulty Zarina goes through to get a dress for her gala, and all the trouble she gets into and causes, but there is a great lesson to be learned in thinking of others above yourself, and not having “the world revolves around me” mentality. Zarina was irritating me in the beginning, she seemed to think she should get whatever she wanted, whenever she wanted and the schemes to make sure she isn’t slighted in any way are terrible. She soon learns that everything is not all about her and she might be more important to her kingdom than “just a pretty face”. I really loved watching her realize how much she liked helping all the families and people she helped on her way back to the castle and how nice she was. My heart broke for her family, and how the people of her kingdom perceived her family, but she grew into a wonderful young lady. The magic of the dress is such a clever and fun twist, helping her along her way.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did is a fun children’s book about a young girl who receives an orange tree from her Grandmother. Loretta realizes her tree is in trouble from the aphids on it but does not want to kill them. When Loretta finds a Katydid on the tree a whole new adventure starts. This book is fun and encourages young people to learn via reading. The plot is fun and encouraging and the illustrations were cute and simple. This book would make a wonderful addition to your children’s book collection.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Tammy Wood

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I thought this was a very well written YA fantasy.

The premise of the story, is a spoiled princess wants a one of a kind dress for her coming out party. The kingdom is facing some hard times, but she is oblivious. She quickly realizes the gravity of what is going on, and does what she can to help her kingdom.

A coming of age story in a fantasy backdrop. Loved it!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picture story book
This book would make a great addition to any 4-8 year olds collection. It has some great illustrations (especially the cover) and has a scientific mystery that will get imaginations racing. This is part of the Loretta’s Insects series and is as much educational as it is fun. Recommend.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Classic
What a cute reimagining of a brilliant classic tale. This has the same characters as the original but with some clever twists. There’s humour, fun and some learning to be found amongst the pages. I can see this quickly becoming a favourite and would be a great addition to any home or school library.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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Chicken Little investigatesChicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken little and friends make a discovery of gravity and are very interested by the different sounds things make when they hit the ground. The friends have no idea what to call the discovery so they venture to the palace to ask the king. Along the way they run into an obstacle. But nothing is too much for this group.
I really enjoyed the adventure of this book!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

This series of books is so interesting. Children and adults alike will learn about different insects. It’s a very educational series. Loretta’s grandmother gives her an orange tree not knowing it is full of aphids. What is Loretta going to do? She doesn’t want her tree to die. A katydid finds the tree and takes care of the aphid problem. In this book we learn all about this special insect. Filled with colourful illustrations, the kids will be excited to learn as well.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Jerricka Brown

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author. I was hooked from the beginning. All the aspects the author used in this book worked wonderfully together. The characters were so likable and entertaining. I always enjoy a good fairy tale and this is one.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Loretta’s Grammie Stella comes to visit from Florida, she brings an orange tree for her. Loretta discovers aphids on it that Grammie tells her to get rid of or they will kill her plant. Loretta does not want to get rid of the aphids because she likes insects. Then Loretta discovers a katydid on the tree that ate the aphids but is also eating her tree. Loretta is unsure what to do to keep her orange tree alive to take to the science fair. Should she keep the katydid? Will her orange tree survive?

This is the fourth book in the Loretta’s Insects series and like the other books it is fun and informative. This book teaches about insects and the roles they play while also being entertaining. It is beautifully illustrated and easy to read. I have really been enjoying this series and learning about insects alongside Loretta. A great read for children of all ages.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little and his friend Henny Penny are walking along when something falls on his head. At first they are convinced that the sky is falling so Chicken Little and Henny Penny decide to investigate. As they walk together, they run into their friends and each of them help Chicken Little investigate. As the friends make their way to the King to discuss their discovery and come up with a name they run into Foxy Woxy. Their discovery helps them to outwit Foxy Woxy and escape.

This is a unique twist on the Chicken Little story where the only thing that stays the same are the cute names. In this version children are introduced to the law of physics in a simple, easy-to-learn, and fun way. This story is fun, easy to read, and entertaining. It is beautifully illustrated, which really helps to bring the story to life as it pops off the pages. A fun read for children of all ages.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Chicken Little investigatesChicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this cute story, young scientists can follow Chicken Little as she investigates what is falling from the sky while solving other problems along the way. This engaging story encourages readers to test theories and explore their world to learn from it. What a great way to incorporate many aspects of learning into one short story. The colorful illustrations bring the characters to life and help younger readers follow along. Such a fun read!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another enjoyable children’s book and I love learning something new even as an adult that this story of Loretta’s Katydid Did.

Loretta’s grandmother visits Loretta from Florida and bring her a present, a small orange tree. Loretta was so excited to learn about her new orange tree, espeically with the upcoming school science coming up. What was not expected were aphids on the orange tree, and they can be harmful, but Loretta loves insects, while her grandmother suggests to rid of them.

Does Loretta keep her insects to see what comes about to her orange tree?

This story is great for young and old. The only drawback a bit for me is the illustrations, I feel like they could have been a little more clearer detailed.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Mary Espinoza

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is there not to like about a book that has the Disney Fairytale feel to it?! This book was a fantastic fantasy read that I feel young readers would really enjoy! I mean come on there’s fairies, magic, adventure, evil villains, witches, and castles it has everything that the world of fantasy needs. The novel is being told from Zarina’s point of view; she is also the main character. Zarina is a spoiled princess, (like the evil sisters from Cinderella spoiled) with quite a bit of older siblings. And as tradition would have it, she is about to have very her own Royal Advancement. And being the spoiled princess that she is, she has to have the best, most extravagant dress that the kingdom has ever seen, and even though there are plenty of troubles brewing in the kingdom, the only important thing to the Princess is having this amazing gown for her big day! Deals were made, but like always, anytime you make a deal… it doesn’t come out the way you thought it would. Now, Zarina has to make a choice on whether or not she is going to come to the rescue of her family’s kingdom. Does Zarina stay the spoiled princess or does she grow up and fight for her kingdom? The only way to find out is to pick up the book and get lost in the world of Zarina and her kingdom.

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Mary Espinoza, March 2023

Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Chicken Little investigatesChicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book with chicken little leading the way to discovery. The at illustrations match the story getting told. Along the way, curiosity is piqued as the characters try to understand and name gravity. There’s even a hiccup along the way that almost thwarts the plan to get to the king!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read Chicken Little Investigates to my 7 year old. We both enjoyed the book. He laughed at the names and said they were silly. He guessed the king’s final answer. The pictures are colorful and unique style- almost like a sketch colored with water colors. I liked that the sounds had a different font, to stand out. It was a cute book overall. I always enjoy this author. When asked if he thought his friends would like the book, he said maybe and they would probably laugh and the characters names.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates is a cute children’s story by Lois Wickstrom and illustrated by Francie Mion. My daughter thought this book was funny and she learned something too. She is 2.5 and she asked a lot of questions and it opened up talk of gravity and the different sounds that things make when they fall. She also loved the pictures and the part with the Fox (her words!) Overall it was a cute, short read. I liked that it was something familiar with something new. It was engaging enough that my daughter paid attention!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

The sky is falling! When an acorn falls on Chicken Little’s head, she decides to investigate. On the road to see the king, more of her friends turn up and join her. When the sly Foxy Woxy tries to pull the wool over their eyes, she manages to save herself and her friends.

This is a wonderful introduction to physics in the most simplest terms for children to understand. Filled with colourful pictures and friends with cute and silly names, this book is sure to keep the little ones entertained.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story of Chicken Little and the sky falling. The story takes on a science-sleuthy feel as Chicken Little and Henny Penny investigate the sky falling. I also liked the fonts used for the different sounds made, as well as the rhyming names of the characters. A great book for beginning readers!

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Chicken Little Investigates ( Science Folktales ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a lot of this authors children’s books and this one was another great one. I like how the author takes science and makes it fun for kids. The story is able to bring the subject to life. The characters are very interesting and keep the attention of the reader. I just wish that my children were still young enough for these books. I really highly recommend this author’s works for kids. The writer has a very unique style and I would definitely get these for my children.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Chicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom. Chicken was one of my favorite books as a child and it was such fun sharing this retelling with my children. When Chicken Little gets hit on the head with an acorn she thinks the sky is falling until she and her friends investigate. I really enjoy how this story encourages young readers to investigate and do experiments to figure things out. Once again the writing is witty and cute. The illustrations are fabulous as always. My boys gave this one 5 stars and I fully agree!

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom

Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) is a cute children’s book about discovering new sounds and investigating how/ what makes a certain noise. Chicken and her friend Henny Penny are out and about one day when all of a sudden something falls and lands on chickens head causing s bump. These to go on a adventure to the palace to see the king for a name of this discovery. Along the way they meet other friends who also have things that make a certain noise. Together they continue on the palace to see the King. I read this to my five year old son and he loved it so much we read it several times. I highly recommend this book to find out what happens next especially if you have younger children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews around four to six years old or so. My son and I love this author and have read several of her books. We can’t wait to see what incredible story she brings us next.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Brehant

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable new twist on an old classic! My 6yo son and I loved it! I’ve read this story many times but nothing told like this. It’s definitely my favorite version. Another wonderful children’s story by Lois Wickstrom. I will continue reading her books every chance I get!

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The Empty Box by Lois Wickstorm review by Heather Bass

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This little kid series is too cute. I read this book to my niece and she absolutely loved it. She loves the pictures as well as the story.
Caspian is having another unbirthday and he can’t wait to see what his grandpa got for him this year. When he opens his present he doesn’t see anything inside. Caspian doesn’t know it but there’s magic everywhere including time. Will his magic help him or will he not believe enough?
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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Beverly Finnie

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Dress to Remember is a different take on a fairytale. A darker take that was written beautifully. Not all fairytales are sunshine and roses, however most there’s a lesson to be learned from the story being told. When I started it I wasn’t too sure what I was reading, but it didn’t take long to follow the story the authwas trying to tell.
Princess Zarina is spoiled, selfish, naive and the youngest of 13. And despite all that she’s the center of attention, even more so because her Advancement Ceremony is rapidly approaching. Ignoring the warnings of things not being safe due to the raiders, she sets out for the perfect dress. Well she gets that perfect dress and it changes her life. It starts by upending it, and the adventure she embarks on to get back to her home and family is a humbling one. She learns so much about the people she once ignored, but not without difficulty. She also has the help of “the dress.” Magic has been imbued in it to get her to where she’s meant to be in life.
Does she make it back home?
What happens with the raiders?
If you enjoy darker fairy tales it’s something you should definitely check out! You want beautiful character growth this book gives you exactly that. You want an intriguing story, it gives you that as well! Check it out.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tia Martel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Almost everyone knows the story of Chicken Little in one way or another. “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” is probably the most famous part of the story. But, what happens when Chicken Little decides to experiment with things to see if the sky is falling or if something else fell instead?

Chicken Little Investigates is a cute little twist in a classic tale. Follow Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Loosey Goosey, and Turkey Lurkey as they learn how different things fall to the ground and travel to ask the King what it’s called when something falls. Keep an eye out though, because not everyone is there to help them learn.

Thank goodness the friends are paying attention during their experiments and are able to use what they’ve learned to escape Foxy Woxy!

This is a cute, fun story with changes in font based on the sounds of words and other fun pieces of information. It’s a cute way to introduce gravity in a way that also introduces a classic story.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Troyer

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author. I enjoyed how it teaches things to all who read it. Even adults can learn from it. It is about insects and what a katydid does and can eat. Very informative book for all.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy these children’s story with a science twist – I think they are a great way to introduce young children to simple science investigations. I think this one is definitely my favourite – it was a wonderful introduction to gravity! There are so many talking points in this book from things falling, what gravity it to the sounds that things make when they fall. Again this story is beautifully illustrated and is absolutely bound to capture the attention of young children. The story is easy to follow and not too long that children will lose interest.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Marie Collins

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve heard and read a lot of different Hansel and Gretel stories, but this one was fantastic. I found it really cool how Gretel drew pictures of the animals and landscape along the way. The whole alteration of the original story was interesting to see unfold, especially when accountability was shown. Fantastic job ❤️

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Cindy Rushin

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute reimagined Hansel and Gretel. I liked the fact that the witch turned out nice. I recommend this book to anyone with children who love to read. It is a cute little story and a fun read. I have read other stories by this author and have liked them all. If you are interested in new books for your children I recommend this author and this book.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A dress to remember by K.L. Small is a story full of magic and love. The magical experience of it being a children’s story made it all that more enjoyable.

Strong-willed For her birthday in two weeks, Princess Zarina desires a unique outfit for the Royal Promotion Ceremony. She bargains with an enigmatic dressmaker for a ball gown that will be remembered by all. For her, the dressmaker fashioned a stunning black gown. Zarina had not anticipated this clothing, though. Even more so when fire fairies twirl over the skirt.

Zarina becomes stuck within the enchanted dress after the arrangement with the dressmaker goes awry. She is on her own to make it back to the castle. But, attackers overrun the country and slay the King and Queen. Zarina the Princess must avoid being taken.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one of kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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