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Author: Maureen McGowan | Website
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Cinderella: Ninja Warrior
In this fast-paced story full of adventure and romance, Cinderella is more than just a servant girl waiting for her prince—she's a tough, fearless girl who is capable of taking charge of a dangerous situation. Seeking to escape the clutches of her evil stepmother, Cinderella perfects her ninja skills and magic talents in secret, waiting for the day when she can break free and live happily ever after. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Cinderella and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you've ever read!
Reviewer: Vicci
Review: Mar 25, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Fantasy
“Cinderella: Ninja Warrior” Book 1 in the Twisted Tales series by Maureen McGowan is a delightfully dark and intriguing take on the classic story of Cinderella.
Ms. McGowan weaves an edgy tale of black magic, the quest for power and the true magic of love.
I selected this book to read because of its title; it sounded interesting and I could not resist. I started this novel knowing that it would
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Nov 23, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Fantasy
Okay yes it's called Cinderella and that's what you get, a typical Cinderella story. WRONG. This is more than just a regular Cinderella story. In this one Cinderella just wants to be accepted by her stepmother and finally get out of the castle. For years since her father mysteriously passed away she has been practicing her ninja skills. You see Cinderella is tired of being bullied and being worked as a slave
Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer
In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince—she's a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you've ever read!
Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer is an entirely new type of fairy tale?one that will keep today's kids guessing and offer them hours of magical fun.
Reviewer: ReaderGirl
Review: Feb 11, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Fantasy, Vampires
Lucette's parents have always been overprotective, even for the daughter of a king and queen. It takes her years to find out why they worry so much about her and her hands. Lucette has had a curse placed on her by the vampire queen. The curse says that if she pricks her finger after her sixteenth birthday Lucette will sleep all day and awake at night while everyone else in the kingdom will do the opposite. Wh
Reviewer: Vicci
Review: Feb 26, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Fantasy, Vampires
"Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer" book 2 in the Twisted Tales series by Maureen McGowan is a delightful dark rendition of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale.
I am purposely going to refrain from naming characters in an attempt to leave you pleasantly surprised as you read the novel.
Ms. McGowan delivers another twisted fairy tale of jealousy, greed and love gone wild. I really enjoyed the para
Reviewer: Melinda
Review: Nov 23, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Fantasy, Vampires
Everybody knows the story of Sleeping Beauty, a princess with a villain out to get her. Yet none is more enchanting than this story by Maureen McGowan's. This Sleeping Beauty is up to any challenge and won't let anyone get her down. Nobody knows that she is secretly working hard to fight all evil including fang people. Her main goal is to find a way to get to her family again for someone wants her dead at any
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