well written, but i personally don't love it
The Hostage Prince (The Seelie Wars)
By Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 6 | n/a | 5.7 | 50814 |
Snail and Prince Aspen are unlikely companions. Snail is a midwife's apprentice; Aspen is a prince held hostage to prevent a war. Due to a series of misunderstandings, the two find themselves on the run, having adventure after mishap after scary, fast-paced escape. When they reach Aspen's kingdom, they learn to their horror that their actions have divided the country and plunged it into violence. Every minute counts: it is time for Snail and Aspen to figure out a way to stop the building war—together.
The Hostage Prince is a fast-paced, funny, exciting fantasy novel for young readers, both male and female. And who better to start tweens on their journey than Jane Yolen (“America's Hans Christian Andersen”—Time) and her son, Adam Stemple!
The Hostage Prince is a fast-paced, funny, exciting fantasy novel for young readers, both male and female. And who better to start tweens on their journey than Jane Yolen (“America's Hans Christian Andersen”—Time) and her son, Adam Stemple!
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142422342
ISBN-10: 0142422347
Published on 6/12/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
Book Reviews (2)
Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple did a great job on writing this book: The characters aren't perfect, and each has their own flaws. Also, it isn't like all the good action is wasted on the beginning of the book. It's spread out through the entire book in a way that makes it seem real. Once, I read a book where everything - all the action and things that make you enjoy the book - was wasted on the first page. It was a boring book. But THIS book isn't THAT book. It's much better.