World's End

by Erica Verrillo

Book Overview

"Have you ever been inspired to be more?" Elissa used to daydream about being a princess. Now the reality of what it brings is clear: stiff, courtly manners, dresses like cages, tortuously high shoes,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037583950X
• ISBN13: 9780375839504
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Perfect for pre-teens and teens alike

Elissa has finally gotten a father and a kingdom - but she finds the fulfillment of her wishes only part of the equation when she discovers underlying politics at the castle are ruining her dreams and include a dreaded arranged marriage. Elissa longs to escape, but finds herself on a dangerous journey facing both enemies and a mysterious prophecy in this riveting fantasy adventure, perfect for pre-teens and teens alike.

Ends well.

Each book in this series just gets better. These books have, in a way, taken almost every fantasy convention out there and broken them. The young peasant girl who believes there is more out there for her, gets to be a princess... then hates it. Her brief time spent in royalty turns into a hilarious critique of high society. Elissa's drive to solve problems and be a hero makes her a classic fantasy heroine but not only is she a woman, but she solves problems in the ways that a woman would. She never uses violence. She uses mediation and problem solving. Also, This book, we get to learn a lot about Favian, who is turning into my favorite character. And we finally see a wonderful relationship bud between Elissa and Favian. On a whole, if you enjoyed the previous two books, you will adore this one. It ends with a bang (literally) and makes a really important message about environmentalism.