The Legend of Rosepetal
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 1978

The Legend of Rosepetal

Written by Clemens Brentano · Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

A princess's pact with an enchantress for a perfect rose leads to unforeseen consequences.

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25 pages· ~760L
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Princess Rosalina, obsessed with roses, strikes a deal with an ancient enchantress to acquire the most exquisite rosebush. But as her kingdom blooms, hidden costs emerge. What price will she pay for beauty, and can she unravel the enchantress's true intentions before it's too late?

From the publisher

A lover of roses with most of her kingdon made into a rose garden, Princess Rosalina makes a pact with an old enchantress to obtain the most beautiful rosebush of all.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1985)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
25
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~760L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
March 1, 1985
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780907234715

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