Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. My book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale is a gentle, slowmoving story that is loosely based on the fairy tale maid maleen. Dec 19, 20 my book is book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Free download or read online sadako and the thousand paper cranes pdf epub book.
The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are dashti, lady saren. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale about the book. Book of a thousand days shannon hale mcnally robinson. In that capacity, he was able to bear witness to the people and events which shaped the administration of president kennedy. Shannon hale is an american novelist and young adult fantasy writer, best known for her rewarded books the goose girl and princess academy.
I loved it throughout and by the end i was grinning like crazy. She sets the novel on the steppes of asia making the retelling original and unforgettable. I have the sequel on my ereader, but i want to reread pa first and havent gotten around to it yet. It is based on the brothers grimm fairy tale maid maleen. Kennedy in the white house is a nonfiction book by special assistant to the president, american historian arthur m.
Book of a thousand days was a good book, yes, but it never really gripped me. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Mama used to say, you have to know someone a thousand days before you can glimpse her soul. As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all dashti can do to keep them fed. Through the years they suffer through the extreme weather together, both suffocatingly. New york times bestselling author shannon hale knew at age ten it was her destiny to become a writer. Pdf sadako and the thousand paper cranes book by eleanor.
Who are the characters in book of a thousand days by. 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 is all from the point of view of the maid, dashti, and its done in the style of diary entries. 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. But the princess is not entirely alone she has her maid, dashti. The story is another shannon hale twist on an old fairy tale, but its my absolute favorite of the bunch. Older children might also enjoy the fairy tale structures in tim lotts fearless although it is perhaps a little too bleak for the younger ones. It is set in a fictional land somewhat reminiscent of mongolia. Read book of a thousand days by shannon hale for free with a 30 day free trial. Shannon hale s riveting story of loyalty, sacrifice, and love builds to a dramatic climax as word comes of khasars army marching toward the gates. Several are individual books while other are part of a series. In book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. If you liked shannon hale s the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed.
Ive been a fan of shannon hales ever since i first read the books of bayern a few years back. My thanks to the nice people at bloomsbury for sending the book. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale opinionated. Jun, 2015 book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first. Shannon hale is the new york times bestselling author of six young adult novels. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, paperback barnes. Read book of a thousand days online by shannon hale books. Even though the book spanned many years, some entries were just too detailed. 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. Tegus, im leaving this book behind for you, so you will know. I have read the princess academy series, the goose girl, and the book of a thousand days. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 367 pages and is available in hardcover format. Book of a thousand days is a 2007 young adult fantasy novel by shannon hale.
Dashti, a simple girl from the country, becomes a ladys maid to lady saren. Free download or read online a thousand splendid suns pdf epub book. Listen to book of a thousand days by shannon hale at. Who are the characters in book of a thousand days by shannon. Princess academy by shannon hale overdrive rakuten.
The rest of the book wouldve been two stars on its own and was meh and indifferent for me, besides being mildly inappropriate and impure as well. Dashti knows healing songs from the steppes, and she needs them, as saren is what we would now call. October is such a brilliant book month this year new host, new michelle sagara and new eileen wilks. Book of a thousand days is a standalone title by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days, a fairy tale retelling, received a cybils award. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2007, and was written by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days ebook written by shannon hale. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale, 9780747597810, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hale embellishes the tale in such a creative way that it is much enhanced while still keeping its fairy tale flavor. Dashti, a mucker maid, follows her lady into imprisonment in a lonely tower. I nearly warned him that such words would bring him bad luck and canker his. Book of a thousand days ranks right up with briar rose and to kill a mockingbird as one of my alltime favorite books.
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. This was surprising but it actually made the story, in its own way better. Angry at her for not marrying the ruler of a nearby kingdom, lady sarens father locks her and her maid in a tower. Book of a thousand days on shannon hales official website. Bloomsbury shannon hale, ever after high, the princess. I can honestly say that book of a thousand days is one of the best books i have ever read. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 80 pages and is available in paperback format.
The first edition of the novel was published in may 22nd 2007, and was written by khaled hosseini. However, book of a thousand days did not disappoint. She had four siblings, two older sisters, and a younger sister and brother. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 306 pages and is available in hardcover format. She also wrote three novels for adults, including austenland, now a. Shannon hale was born in the year of 1974 on january 26th in salt lake city in the state of utah. 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. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. New york times best selling author shannon hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped, eventually earning an mfa in creative writing.
Her first book, the goose girl, was published in 2003. Dashti knows healing songs from the steppes, and she needs them, as saren is what we would now. She has seven long years of solitude to think about her insolence. The voice of dashti in her journal is filled with spirit, resilience, and good will. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It simply wouldnt be the first shannon hale id suggest to someone.
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. Book trailer book of a thousand days by shannon hale. Shannon attended elementary school in salt lake city, when at the age of 10 she started writing books, most of which were fantasy stories, with her as the main protagonist. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale everyday reading. Listen to book of a thousand days audiobook by 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. Hales two books austenland and midnight in austenland were inspired by jane. The book of a thousand days by shannon hale is in the top ten retellings of myths, legends and fairy tales. Free download or read online book of a thousand days pdf epub book. Pdf a thousand splendid suns book by khaled hosseini. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1977, and was written by eleanor coerr. If you liked shannon hales the goose girl then this is a book not to be missed. Shannon hale is the newbery honorwinning and new york times bestselling author of the series princess academy, books of bayern, ever after high, and unbeatable squirrel girl, as well as standalones book of a thousand days, dangerous, and the graphic novels rapunzels revenge and calamity jack, among other books. A newbery honor winner a new york times bestseller in this first book in new york times bestselling, newbery honorwinning author shannon hales princess academy series, miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.
It is based on the brothers grimm fairy tale maid maleen plot summary. The book of a thousand days james noel smith shannon hale part1 the tower day 1 my. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are laila, mariam. 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. The book of a thousand days by shannon hale librarything. A rousing, even spellbinding talewith outlines in the grimms maid maleenis set in medieval mongolia and told in journal form. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale readaloud revival. I picked up many advanced reading copies of books at the ala conference last june, but the one i was by far the most excited about was shannon hales new book, book of a thousand days. Like hales other fantasies, book of a thousand days is based on a fairy tale, this time the brothers grimms littleknown maid maleen.
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. May 26, 2009 in book of a thousand days, hale crafts a lyrical story taken from the longforgotten grimms fairy tale. Interview with shannon hale about book of a thousand days. 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 ever after high and princess in black series, and the upcoming the unbeatable squirrel girl for marvel. Click to read more about the 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. Pdf book of a thousand days book by shannon hale free. Book of a thousand days by shannon hale thriftbooks. After nineteen years of writing and dozens of rejections, she published the goose girl, the first book in her awardwinning books of bayern series. 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. Book of a thousand days is written as dashtis diary entries, which i enjoyed at first.
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. Sep 15, 2009 shannon hale s book of a thousand days is a riveting read that allows you to see into the soul of a young girl. Shannon hales book of a thousand days is a riveting read that allows you to see into the soul of a young girl. It is possibly even better than the twilight saga, and thats saying something. Still, it took me a while to read her newbery honor book, princess academy. Shannon hale was born in salt lake city, utah on january 26, 1974.
I picked up many advanced reading copies of books at the ala conference last june, but the one i was by far the most excited about was shannon hale s new book, book of a thousand days. I think that this book has the intended audience of preteen and teenage girls between. Oct 09, 2012 princess academy and book of a thousand days are my favourite hale books. Book of a thousand days gave me the warm sweetness of applesauce while wrapping me in a soft old quilt and humming a restful melody. Mucker maid dashti lost everything when her mother died, so she went to the city to learn to be a ladys maid. Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. She received a bachelors degree in english from the university of utah and a masters degree in creative writing from the university of montana. Jan 08, 2012 my to be read stack revealed only one author that would guarantee that experience. She has two standalone books for young readers book of a thousand days, a cybils award winner.
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