Watching the Roses - The Egerton Hall Novels, Volume Two

In this retelling of "Sleeping Beauty," Alice seems destined to lead a princess's life--except for the frightening curse that dreaded Aunt Violette bestowed at her christening: She will die at the age of eighteen. Although she lives, something horrible happens on her eighteenth birthday. And as a result, Alice falls into a trancelike state and refuses to speak to anyone. Will she ever recover?

About the author

Adèle Geras is the celebrated author of many books for all ages, including Troy and Ithaka. She lives in Cambridge, England.

Summary

In this retelling of "Sleeping Beauty," Alice seems destined to lead a princess's life--except for the frightening curse that dreaded Aunt Violette bestowed at her christening: She will die at the age of eighteen. Although she lives, something horrible happens on her eighteenth birthday. And as a result, Alice falls into a trancelike state and refuses to speak to anyone. Will she ever recover?

Product details

• Authors: Adele Geras, Adèle Geras
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2005
• EAN: 9780152055318
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205531-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Weight: 136 g
• Series: Egerton Hall Novels; Egerton Hall Novels
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Abuse, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Dating & Sex *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Depression *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Sexual Abuse *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories