The book of a thousand days by shannon hale is in the top ten retellings of myths, legends and fairy tales. When dashti, a maid, and lady saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale everyday reading. 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. Book of a thousand days ranks right up with briar rose and to kill a mockingbird as one of my alltime favorite books. The book of a thousand days by shannon hale at the best online ebook storage. May 26, 2009 in book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. The book of a thousand days by shannon hale librarything. Read by chelsea mixon and the full cast family 6 cds 7. The first edition of the novel was published in august 8th 2003, and was written by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days ebook download free by shannon. Jun, 2015 book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first. However, book of a thousand days did not disappoint.
Book of a thousand days is a 2007 young adult fantasy novel by shannon hale. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 383 pages and is available in paperback format. As food runs low and the weather changes from broiling hot to. The story is another shannon hale twist on an old fairy tale, but its my absolute favorite of the bunch. Free download or read online the goose girl pdf epub book. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, paperback barnes. Dashti knows healing songs from the steppes, and she needs them, as saren is what we would now. Book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first. Even though the book spanned many years, some entries were just too detailed. Jul 17, 2008 book of a thousand days by shannon hale.
Adventure, grades 67, grades 89, high school no comments. Book of a thousand days is an acclaimed romantic comingofage tale that is impossible to put down. My book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale. She had four siblings, two older sisters, and a younger sister and brother. 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. Shannon hale books list of books by author shannon hale. 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. Download and read online for free the book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale overdrive rakuten.
This longawaited followup to newbery honor winner princess academy hit the new york times bestseller list in the first week of us publication. Shannon hales book of a thousand days 2007 has all the elements of a classic, young adult fantasy novel. Coming down from the mountain to a new city life is a thrill to miri. Book of a thousand days was published by bloomsbury childrens books on 1 september 2007. Dashti, a simple girl from the country, becomes a ladys maid to lady saren. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming midnight in austenland jan. Dec 19, 20 my book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale.
It is based on the brothers grimm fairy tale maid maleen. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale scholastic. Pdf book of a thousand days book by shannon hale free. Hale takes the reader on an adventure that mirrors the old brothers grimm fairytale maid maleen, taking modern liberties that bring her. The book of a thousand days james noel smith shannon hale part1 the tower day 1 my. I actually found the full cast part to be really engaging and not at all distracting as i had feared. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book of a thousand days is a story of punishment, elusion, escape, and the surprising power a single person holds. When dashti, a maid, and lady saren, her mistress, are s. 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. 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. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Shannon hale is the new york times bestselling author of six young adult novels.
The book of a thousand days by shannon hale free download. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale opinionated. If you liked shannon hale s the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed. I loved it throughout and by the end i was grinning like crazy. Review of book of a thousand days by shannon hale sffaudio. 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 is one of best books released on 2007 containing 306 pages, this book written by shannon hale whom known as an author and have wrote many interesting books with great story telling. Book of a thousand days was a good book, yes, but it never really gripped me.
Free download or read online book of a thousand days pdf epub book. 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. Read book of a thousand days by shannon hale for free with a 30 day free trial. But as the book went on i grew tired of the excessive description.
The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2007, and was written by shannon hale. It is possibly even better than the twilight saga, and thats saying something. It simply wouldnt be the first shannon hale id suggest to someone. If you liked shannon hales the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are razo, geric. When lady saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she and her maid, dashti, are locked in a tower with just a tiny flap open to the outside world. 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. 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, newbery honor winner princess academy, graphic novel memoirs real friends and best friends with leuyen pham, and romantic comedy austenland now a major motion picture starring keri russell.
Book of a thousand days ebook download free by shannon hale. Shannon hale was born in the year of 1974 on january 26th in salt lake city in the state of utah. From new york times bestselling, newbery honorwinning author shannon hale comes a brothers grimm fairy tale retelling about mistaken identity and love gone awry. I think that this book has the intended audience of preteen and teenage girls between. This was surprising but it actually made the story, in its own way better. She is a graduate of the university of utah and the university of. In book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. Sep 18, 2007 book of a thousand days by shannon hale, 97815999005, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, 97815999005, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. A description of tropes appearing in book of a thousand days. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale readaloud revival. Though fantasy of this sort isnt really my cup of tea, i was immediately taken in by the medieval mongolialike setting. Shannon hale is an american novelist and young adult fantasy writer, best known for her rewarded books the goose girl and princess academy.
Shannon hale and dean hale are the awardwinning husbandandwife team behind the princess in black series, illustrated by leuyen pham. Princess academy palace of stone pdf download full. By shannon hale book of a thousand days by shannon hale when lady saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she and her maid, dashti, are locked in a tower with just a tiny flap open to the outside world. Interview with shannon hale about book of a thousand days. Pdf the goose girl book by shannon hale free download 383. Shannon hale is also the author of the newbery honor book princess academy as well as the new york times bests.
Book of a thousand days by shannon hale content rating and. Book of a thousand days is a standalone title by shannon hale. In this second book in new york times bestselling, newbery honorwinning author shannon hales princess academy series, miri embarks on a brand new life in the city. A young adult lowfantasy novel by shannon hale, based on the lesserknown grimms fairy tale. She sets the novel on the steppes of asia making the retelling original and unforgettable. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are dashti, lady saren. Who are the characters in book of a thousand days by shannon.
A young adult lowfantasy novel by shannon hale, based on the lesserknown grimms fairy tale tropes media browse indexes forums videos. I know ive read a really good book when, a few days after finishing it, i am still thinking about it. Ill read all her books and write about them and youll just. I can honestly say that book of a thousand days is one of the best books i have ever read. Mama used to say, you have to know someone a thousand days before you can glimpse her soul. Book of a thousand days is a reimagining of a littleknown fairy tale by the brothers grimm. 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. Read book of a thousand days online by shannon hale books. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 306 pages and is available in hardcover format. Read online book of a thousand days book by shannon hale. Book trailer book of a thousand days by shannon hale.
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