Author:Kiersten White
In this thrilling finale, Lada realises that it is only by destroying everything that came before - including her relationships - that she can truly build the country she wants. A lonely Mehmed knows that if Lada continues in her defiance, only death will prosper, and with Radu’s return to the capital, the two must now stand together against the woman they both love, in a war against the girl prince.
Who will live? Who will die? And who will rule triumphant?
A dark, gritty, and seriously badass epic that will have you dying for more . . . required reading for every feminist fantasy fan
—— Praise for AND I DARKEN , BuzzfeedLada – so ugly and mean that readers will adore her – stubbornly rejects gender roles . . . and the characters . . . benefit from complex motivations and an unconventional love triangle. Addictive intrigue
—— Praise for AND I DARKEN , KirkusThe Little Prince will shine upon children with a sidewise gleam. It will strike them in some place that is not the mind and glow there until the time comes for them to comprehend it
—— P.L. Travers, author of 'Mary Poppins'The Little Prince may have emerged in New York from a French writer, but its appeal – appropriately enough for a book about imagined planets – is universal. Even 70 years after the author's disappearance, adults and children around the world continue to feel a strong connection to his distinctive illustrations and the book's bittersweet philosophy of growing up
—— Daily TelegraphHere is a sweetly and simply told tale of a little boy from a very little asteroid, so big with meaning that even important people will find wisdom in it; so simply told that even critics and college professors ought to understand its beauty and meaning; a thin little book filled with rich substance; something easy to read and remember and hard to forget
—— Los Angeles TimesAntione de Saint-Exupéry’s story has enchanted audience of all ages… The story’s wisdom on loneliness – in cities crowded with people – and consumerism – in a world replete with natural joys – remains as resonant as ever. Morpurgo’s translation reminds us why
—— Samuel Earle , ObserverHeart-warming
—— OK, 5-starred reviewOodles of charm and silliness
—— HeraldBursting with loveable characters, fast-paced adventure and, of course, Christmas spirit . . . A highly recommended read
—— BooktrustA magical adventure that practically explodes off the page
—— Teach Primary