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Spindle

E. K Johnston

At a celebration for Princess Zahrah, known as Little Rose, a demon curses both the princess and her kingdom, intending to possess her when she turns eighteen. The curse sickens the kingdom’s makers as they work. A magical countermeasure means that, if Zahrah spins, she will prick her finger and fall asleep beyond the demon’s control. Yashaa initially blames her for his father’s suffering, but learns she is resisting the curse. With three friends, they work to undo it before her eighteenth birthday.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Courage · Folklore And Mythology · Friendship
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
December 6, 2016
ISBN-13
9781484776186
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2017Fiction for Young Adults
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