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Six crimson cranes / Elizabeth Lim.
The exiled Princess Shiori must unravel the curse that turned her six brothers into cranes, and she is assisted by her spurned betrothed, a capricious dragon, and a paper bird brought to life by her own magic.
Record details
- ISBN: 0593300912
- ISBN: 9780593300916
- Physical Description: 456 pages : map
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Borzoi book"--Title page verso. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.99 |
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| Subject: | Princesses > Fiction. Brothers and sisters > Fiction. Stepmothers > Fiction. Cranes (Birds) > Fiction. Dragons > Fiction. Blessing and cursing > Fiction. Betrothal > Fiction. Magic > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fantasy fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Lim | 31681020179776 | YADULT | Reshelving | - |
- Baker & Taylor
After unleashing forbidden magic, being banished by her stepmother and unable to speak or her brothers will die, Shioriâanma must find a way to save them with the help of a paper bird, a mercurial dragon and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. - Random House, Inc.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER â¢Â A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone.
"A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling." --Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval
Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother.
A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. She warns Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die.
Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost.
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Weaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.
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"A stunning remake of a fairytale. Six Crimson Cranes is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings." âChloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
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"Fast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore." âSLJ, starred review
âA richly imagined landscape . . . vibrant, fast-paced.â
âPublishers Weekly, starred review
