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Book Review By Joanna
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine

The two princesses of Bamarre are as different as night and day. Addie is fearful and shy while Meryl is bold and daring. They love each other. But disaster strikes when Meryl contracts the Gray Death. There is no known cure but Addie swallows her fears ands sets out to find one. With the help
of a socerer and a few magical items, Addie faces spectors, gryphons, ogres, and dragons. Her bravery transforms the kingdom of cowards and leads to the discovery of the cure.


Plot & Themes
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Explore:
Tech./$$$/Info hunt Yes
Stealing/recovering/destroying
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 %

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen

Main Adversary
Identity: - An "It".
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an above average amount
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Brain damaged

Setting
Terrain
Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Writing Style
How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript
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