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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Rose
Written by Jeff Smith · Illustrated by Charles Vess
A princess battles a dragon possessed by evil, while her sister chooses darkness.
3.9 Goodreads · 5,990 ratings
138 pages· 7,659 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· GN330L
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Bookroo's summary
In the Northern Valley, Princess Rose confronts a fearsome dragon under the control of the sinister Lord of the Locusts. As she fights to protect her realm, her sister, Princess Briar, is drawn to a darker path. This gripping prequel to the BONE saga reveals the origins of a legendary conflict, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine. Will Rose's courage be enough to overcome the looming threat, or will Briar's choices doom them all? Discover the fateful beginnings of an epic tale filled with danger and destiny.
From the publisher
The stirring prequel to the award-winning, bestselling BONE series!
When a terrifying dragon attacks the small towns of the Northern Valley, a young Princess Rose (known later as Gran’ma Ben) must defeat it. The beast is actually the ancient evil, the Lord of the Locusts, and while Rose faces danger with honor, her elder sister, Princess Briar, follows a more sinister path.
An unforgettable story with beautiful, sweeping artwork, this prequel explores the fateful beginnings of the epic BONE saga.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- Words
- 7,659
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- GN330L
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