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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 7.5 hour read
The Song of the Swan
Written by Karah Sutton · Illustrated by Pauliina Hannuniemi
An orphan thief uncovers dark magic in a castle of disappearing guests and enchanted swans.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
288 pages· 55,000 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Olga, a cunning orphan and thief, targets a jewel in a mysterious castle. But the castle's enchanter turns guests into swans, and cryptic spider clues reveal a dark magic entwined with Olga's fate. Torn between a dangerous bargain and loyalty to her partner Pavel, Olga must unravel the castle's secrets before it's too late. Can she break the spell and change her destiny?
From the publisher
A magical retelling of Swan Lake, featuring a clever orphan, a castle filled with enchanted swans, and a quest to unearth the secrets of the past.
Olga is an orphan and a thief, relying on trickery and sleight of hand to make her way in the world. But it’s magic, not thievery, that could get her into trouble.
When Olga and her partner-in-crime Pavel learn of a valuable jewel kept in a secluded castle, Olga sees an opportunity to change their lives: a prize so big, they’d never have to steal again.
But the castle is not as it seems, ruled by an enchanter who hosts grand balls every night, only for the guests to disappear each morning, replaced by swans. Guided by cryptic clues from the palace spiders, Olga soon realizes she’s in over her head–torn between a bargain with the enchanter, loyalty to Pavel, and determination to understand how the enchanted swans are linked to her own fate.
One thing is certain: there is dark magic behind the castle’s mysteries, and Olga will stop at nothing to unmask it.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 55,000
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 800L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.1
- F&P level
- ~S
Publication
- Published
- October 24, 2023
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
- Text details
- 11.25-point Horley Old Style MT Pro
- Illustration details
- Adobe Photoshop and self-made paper and watercolor textures
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593121696
- OCLC
- 1368119558
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