A Tale of Two Castles

Praise for Ever: "The striking beauty of the Mediterranean-like landscape sets the stage for heroic quests and romantic picnics, adding atmosphere to this compelling tale."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for Ever: "An action-packed love story set in an elaborate, challenging world, this richly imagined story will engage fantasy and romance readers alike."--Booklist

Praise for Fairest: "[Readers will] sink into the fairy-tale romance, the remarkable characters, and the wild, magical adventures."--ALA Booklist

Praise for Ever: "Strong and good."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Fairest: "A song-filled, fast-paced fairy tale."--Kirkus Reviews

"With a faint echo of Puss in Boots, [Levine] crafts a persuasive fantasy realm and a capable heroine. Readers should enjoy watching Elodie hone her powers of deduction to unravel the mystery of the ogre's sudden disappearance, and will likely anticipate further sleuthing adventures with this companionable duo."--Publishers Weekly

"Levine's strength lies in her transparent language and the candid, uncomplicated voice of her narrator, who brings younger readers along with her as she questions assumptions, grows in friendship, works out the mystery, and makes brave escapes."--The Horn Book

"Readers are certain to be pulled, like Elodie herself, right into the midst of the rich and swirling life of Two Castles."--School Library Journal

A thoroughly delicious romp from the author of Ella Enchanted. The plot is winningly unpredictable, the characters easy to relate to, the humor subtle and the action well-paced. Newbery Honor-winner Levine has once again breathed new life into old stories. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

Readers are certain to be pulled, like Elodie herself, right into the midst of the rich and swirling life of Two Castles. --School Library Journal"