Review:MichelleB
If you love the story the Beauty and the Beast, then try this magical adaptation that blends ancient Chinese mythology with fairy tale romance (and a hearty dose of sibling rivalry):
Long ago in China there lived a poor farmer and his seven daughters. One day, a fierce dragon pounced on the farmer and demanded that he give up one of his daughters to be his wife – or meet certain death! The farmer begged his oldest daughter, One, for help, but she ran away. The second oldest, Two, also refused. So did Three. Finally Seven, the youngest, prettiest, and kindest daughter, humbly agreed to marry the creature to save her father. The dragon flew Seven to his palace under the sea. He magically transformed from a hideous beast to a handsome prince and showered his new bride with riches beyond her wildest dreams. While she loved her husband dearly (and the riches were a nice perk), Seven longed to see her family. Her husband allowed her to return home to visit.
Big mistake!
In a delicious new twist that diverges from the sugarplum Disney version (sorry Belle), Seven returned for a homecoming she will never forget. It turns out that her older sister, Three, had been jealous of Seven their whole lives. Now that Seven had a handsome husband, fine jewels, beautiful clothes, and servants to cater to her every whim, Three was absolutely livid (of course, Three had initially turned down the chance to marry the dragon, but that’s beside the point). Three creates a wicked plan to get rid of her sister and take her place in the dragon’s palace. Author Laurence Yep weaves a fascinating tale right down to the happily ever after ending that will enchant fairy tale fans of all ages.
Readers who love fairy tales with a twist may also enjoy Anklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India or The Rumplestiltskin Problem. Or try Beastly, a beauty and the beast tale with an urban flavor (click on links below).
The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the Beast Tale Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/books/children-and-youth/2029698-dragon-prince-chinese-beauty-beast/
If you love the story the Beauty and the Beast, then try this magical adaptation that blends ancient Chinese mythology with fairy tale romance (and a hearty dose of sibling rivalry):
Long ago in China there lived a poor farmer and his seven daughters. One day, a fierce dragon pounced on the farmer and demanded that he give up one of his daughters to be his wife – or meet certain death! The farmer begged his oldest daughter, One, for help, but she ran away. The second oldest, Two, also refused. So did Three. Finally Seven, the youngest, prettiest, and kindest daughter, humbly agreed to marry the creature to save her father. The dragon flew Seven to his palace under the sea. He magically transformed from a hideous beast to a handsome prince and showered his new bride with riches beyond her wildest dreams. While she loved her husband dearly (and the riches were a nice perk), Seven longed to see her family. Her husband allowed her to return home to visit.
Big mistake!
In a delicious new twist that diverges from the sugarplum Disney version (sorry Belle), Seven returned for a homecoming she will never forget. It turns out that her older sister, Three, had been jealous of Seven their whole lives. Now that Seven had a handsome husband, fine jewels, beautiful clothes, and servants to cater to her every whim, Three was absolutely livid (of course, Three had initially turned down the chance to marry the dragon, but that’s beside the point). Three creates a wicked plan to get rid of her sister and take her place in the dragon’s palace. Author Laurence Yep weaves a fascinating tale right down to the happily ever after ending that will enchant fairy tale fans of all ages.
Readers who love fairy tales with a twist may also enjoy Anklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India or The Rumplestiltskin Problem. Or try Beastly, a beauty and the beast tale with an urban flavor (click on links below).
The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty and the Beast Tale Originally published in Shvoong: http://www.shvoong.com/books/children-and-youth/2029698-dragon-prince-chinese-beauty-beast/
