Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after. <br>Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories. <br>True, when Creel's aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel and that everyone (aunt and family included) will benefit handsomely. Yet it's Creel who talks her way out of the dragon's clutches. And it's Creel who walks for days on end to seek her fortune in the king's city with only a bit of embroidery thread and a strange pair of slippers in her possession. <br>But even Creel could not have guessed the outcome of this tale. For in a country on the verge of war, Creel unknowingly possesses not just any pair of shoes, but a tool that could be used to save her kingdom or destroy it.

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By:   Jessica Day George
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 215mm,  Width: 148mm,  Spine: 30mm
Weight:   494g
ISBN:  

9781599900575

ISBN 10:   1599900572
Series:   Creel #01
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   March 2007
Audience:   Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available  
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From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. -- Kirkus Reviews <br>From Booklist <br>[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. --Booklist <br> From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <br>First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. ...The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. --Bookpage <br>From MeridianMagazine.com <br>This is a light-hearted fantasy tale at its best. -- MeridianMagazine.com

From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. -- Kirkus Reviews <br>From Booklist&nbsp;<br>[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. --Booklist&nbsp; <br> From The&nbsp;Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books&nbsp;<br>First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements.&nbsp; The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel.&nbsp; Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books &nbsp;From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. --Bookpage&nbsp

From Kirkus ReviewsClever, well-plotted and good fun. -- Kirkus Reviews <br>From Booklist <br>[T]he fairy-tale action and vivid scenes, from glittering dragon cave to posh dress shop, are captivating, and readers will easily connect with brave Creel, who weathers betrayals and learns to value true friends and her own talents. --Booklist <br> From The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <br>First-time author George has created an endearing fantasy with quirky twists on traditional elements. The tale is told deftly and with warm humor, and readers will bond quickly with sensible country girl Creel. Romance, friendship, and betrayal all spice the mix, and readers looking for something to follow Hale's Princess Academy will find pleasure here. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books From BookpageA magical, fun-filled page-turner for middle-grade readers that's a far cry from an old-school Cinderella story. --Bookpage <br>From MeridianMagazine.com <br>This is