The Two Princesses of Bamarre

By Gail Carson Levine

Part of the Bamarre series

A timid princess faces monsters to save her sister and kingdom.

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241 pages· 51,896 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the kingdom of Bamarre, timid Princess Addie must confront her fears when her sister, the brave Meryl, falls ill to a deadly plague. With time slipping away, Addie embarks on a perilous quest, facing dragons, ogres, and specters. As she battles these formidable foes, Addie discovers hidden strengths and the true meaning of courage. Can she save her sister and the kingdom before it's too late? The fate of Bamarre hangs in the balance, and Addie's journey will change everything.

From the publisher

When plague strikes Bamarre, Princess Addie must fulfill an ancient prophecy. Brave and adventurous, Princess Meryl dreams of fighting dragons and protecting the kingdom of Bamarre. Shy and fearful, Princess Addie is content to stay within the safety of the castle walls. The one thing that the sisters share is their unwavering love for each other. The tables are turned, however, when the Gray Death leaves Meryl fatally ill. To save her sister, meek Princess Addie must find the courage to set out on a dangerous quest filled with dragons, unknown magic, and death itself. Time is running out, and the sisters’ lives—and the future of the kingdom of Bamarre—hang in the balance.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 241
Words: 51,896
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 570L

Themes & topics

Books about princesses Books about illness Books about sisters Books about self-reliant princesses Books about bravery

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“This story of some not so average princesses is full of adventure, but the main reason I like it is because of the courage, bravery, and love it entails. When one sister gets ill, the other steps out of her comfort zone and stands up to danger in order to help her sister.”

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