How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2020

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Written by Holly Black · Illustrated by Rovina Cai

Part of the The Folk of the Air series

A faerie child with a heart of stone becomes a king with a wicked tongue.

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Explore the enigmatic past and future of Cardan, Elfhame's high king, as he navigates a world of romance, danger, and humor. Discover his transformation from a faerie child with a heart of stone to a ruler with a wicked tongue. This illustrated tale unveils secrets before 'The Cruel Prince' and adventures beyond 'The Queen of Nothing,' offering a fresh perspective on familiar moments. Will Cardan's journey reveal the true nature of his heart? Dive into this captivating world where every chapter is a visual and narrative delight.

From the publisher

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan’s perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector’s item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.

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Format
Pages
177
Reading age
14–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~910L
Themes & topics
Books about trollsBooks about kings and rulersBooks about kings, queens, and rulersBooks about storytelling
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
3
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
515876
Publication
Published
November 24, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316540889

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