But as the book went on i grew tired of the excessive description. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Shannon hale is also the author of the newbery honor novel princess academy as well as. Shannon hale was born in the year of 1974 on january 26th in salt lake city in the state of utah. Review of dangerous by shannon hale young adult book. Anne of the thousand days by anderson maxwell abebooks. She has two standalone books for young readers book of a thousand days, a cybils award winner. She sets the novel on the steppes of asia making the retelling original and unforgettable. Read book of a thousand days online by shannon hale books. Book of a thousand days is an acclaimed romantic comingofage tale that is impossible to put down. Shannon hales lyrical writing, unforgettable characters and intriguing setting give this book the timeless quality that any classic must have.
The book of a thousand days james noel smith shannon hale part1 the tower day 1 my. If you liked shannon hale s the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed. Like hales other fantasies, book of a thousand days is based on a fairy tale, this time the brothers grimms littleknown maid maleen. When dashti, a maid, and lady saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years for sarens refusal to marry a man she loathes, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment. Book of a thousand days presentation by angela yang on prezi. She had four siblings, two older sisters, and a younger sister and brother. She has quested deep into fairytales in such enchanting books as the goose girl, book of a thousand days, rapunzels revenge, newbery honor winner princess academy, ever after high. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2007, and was written by shannon hale. Dashti knows healing songs from the steppes, and she needs them, as saren is what we would now.
I have read the princess academy series, the goose girl, and the book of a thousand days. Story of anne boleyn and king henry viii, based on the 1969 movie starring genevieve bujold and richard burton, photo of them on front cover, movie scene on back cover, eight pages of scenes from the movie. Book of a thousand days is all from the point of view of the maid, dashti, and its done in the style of diary entries. Kennedy in the white house is a nonfiction book by special assistant to the president, american historian arthur m. It is based on the brothers grimm fairy tale maid maleen plot summary. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale readaloud revival. Also, it was written in diary format which i generally find tedious i was all about the diary form books when i was a kid, though, so i was sort of turned off to it from the start. Shannon hale is the new york times bestselling author of six young adult novels. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, paperback barnes. I think that this book has the intended audience of preteen and teenage girls between.
Book of a thousand days is a 2007 young adult fantasy novel by shannon hale. Characters, conflicts, literary elements, and theme of book of a thousand days. Shannon hale is the new york times best selling author of six young adult novels the newbery honor book princess academy, multiple award winner book of a thousand days, and the highly acclaimed books of bayern series she has written three books for adults, including the upcoming midnight in austenland jan 2012, companion book to austenland she co wrote the hit graphic novel. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale everyday reading. It is set in a fictional land somewhat reminiscent of mongolia. When dashti, a maid, and lady saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years for sarens refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment. Pdf book of a thousand days book by shannon hale free. Book of a thousand days is a standalone title by shannon hale. New york times bestselling author shannon hale knew at age ten it was her destiny to become a writer. In book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale about the book. Editions of book of a thousand days by shannon hale. I think that this book has the intended audience of preteen and teenage girls between and 21 years old because it is about a love story but. I can honestly say that book of a thousand days is one of the best books i have ever read.
Shannon hale is an american author primarily of young adult fantasy, including the newbery honor book princess academy, she has also cowritten with her husband, dean. When dashti, a maid, and lady saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years because of sarens refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment. Book of a thousand days on shannon hales official website. Dashti, a simple girl from the country, becomes a ladys maid to lady saren. As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all dashti can do to keep them fed. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale ebook download. As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all dashti can do to keep them fed and.
New york times best selling author shannon hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped, eventually earning an mfa in creative writing. Shannon hale s lyrical writing, unforgettable characters and intriguing setting give this book the timeless quality that any classic must have. Book trailer book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days is a story of punishment, elusion, escape, and the surprising power a single person holds. She has seven long years of solitude to think about her insolence. If youve read the above summary youll agree theres not a whole lot of information about this book in there. Book of a thousand days, by shannon hale this was an excellent read. The book of a thousand days by shannon hale, 9780747597810, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It simply wouldnt be the first shannon hale id suggest to someone. Book of a thousand days was my first foray into shannon hale, and as an introduction to her work i found it to be pretty good. Lady saren, the daughter of the leader of one of what seems to be a loose confederation of lands, is a terrified girl betrothed to an evil ruler of. This was surprising but it actually made the story, in its own way better. Shannon hale author shannon hale and dean hale are the awardwinning husbandandwife team behind the princess in black series, which is available on audio from listening library. Lady sarens father vows to lock her up for seven years after her refusal to marry the powerfuls but vile lord khasar.
Book of a thousand days, book by shannon hale audio book cd. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 306 pages and is available in hardcover format. Book of a thousand days received a cybils award and was featured on many best of the year lists. In that capacity, he was able to bear witness to the people and events which shaped the administration of president kennedy. As a person from the plains, she is looked down on as a mucker, a lowclass citizen, by nobility. Several are individual books while other are part of a series. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are dashti, lady saren. Buy the audio book cd book book of a thousand days by shannon hale at indigo.
Book of a thousand days shannon hale mcnally robinson. Combine the yogurt, onions, cinnamon, and black pepper. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale opinionated. May 26, 2009 in book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. It is based on the brothers grimm fairy tale maid maleen. He was also the winner of the national book award for both a. Jul 10, 2018 book of a thousand days is an acclaimed romantic comingofage tale that is impossible to put down. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale is a gentle, slowmoving story that is loosely based on the fairy tale maid maleen.
Though fantasy of this sort isnt really my cup of tea, i was immediately taken in by the medieval mongolialike setting. If you like book of a thousand days book by shannon hale. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Dashti, a mucker maid, follows her lady into imprisonment in a lonely tower. The creators of real friends shannon hale and leuyen pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, best friends. Read or listen to shannon hale books and audiobooks free 30. It is possibly even better than the twilight saga, and thats saying something. Read book of a thousand days by shannon hale for free with a 30 day free trial.
Book of a thousand days, book by shannon hale audio book. Dec 19, 20 my book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale. He twice won the pulitzer prize, in 1946 for the age of jackson and in 1966 for a thousand days. Who are the characters in book of a thousand days by. With the princely and valiant writer dean hale, shannon coauthored four. Book of a thousand days was a good book, yes, but it never really gripped me. The narrator and the writer of the book of a thousand days, fifteenyearold dashti leaves the plains where she was raised to find work in a nearby city after her mother passes away. My book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale overdrive rakuten. If you liked shannon hales the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed. Read or listen to shannon hale books and audiobooks free.
After nineteen years of writing and dozens of rejections, she published the goose girl, the first book in her awardwinning books of bayern series. But the princess is not entirely alone she has her maid, dashti. Shannon hale is the new york times bestselling author of over thirty books, including fantasy novels the goose girl and book of a thousand days, science fiction novel dangerous, ne. Shannon hale is the newbery honorwinning and new york times bestselling author of the princess academy series, the books of bayern, book of a thousand days, dangerous, and the graphic novels rapunzels revenge and calamity jack, as well as the ever after high and princess in black series, the unbeatable squirrel girl, and real friends. She has quested deep into fairytales in such enchanting books as the goose girl, book of a thousand days, rapunzels revenge, and newbery honor winner princess academy. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, paperback. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale scholastic. If you like book of a thousand days you might like similar books enna burning, the goose girl, princess academy, river secrets, forest born. With the princely and valiant writer dean hale, shannon coauthored four charming children, who are free to follow their.
Book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first. Shannon hale is the newbery honorwinning and new york times bestselling author of the princess academy series, the books of bayern, book of a thousand days, dangerous, and the graphic novels rapunzels revengeand calamity jack, as well as the eve. Shannon hale is an american novelist and young adult fantasy writer, best known for her rewarded books the goose girl and princess academy. She is currently writing a third book to complete the series. Free download or read online book of a thousand days pdf epub book.
The landscape itself seems to be a blend of the steppes and deserts of. Dashti is maid and scribe to lady saren, whose father has bricked both of them in a tower for sarens crime of refusing to be married to vicious lord khasar. Jun, 2015 book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first. Book of a thousand days ebook download free by shannon.
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