Name: The Wolf Princess
Author: Cathryn Constable
Publisher: Chicken House
Release Date: October 4th 2012
Pages: 288, Paperback
Source: For review (from publisher)
Rating: 4 stars
The Wolf Princess is a beautiful, heart-warming tale of three British teenage girls who get whisked off to Russia in a whirlwind of secrets, diamonds and forgotten palaces. It is a truly sparkling debut from a promising new British author for younger teens.
The setting of this book is what made it a truly magical experience. There was always a rather dreamy atmosphere present in the pages and this was heightened when the three girls journey to Russia. Cathryn Constable was generous with beautiful, entrancing descriptions of the country renowned for its palaces and plentiful snow. Every time I picked up the book, I felt as if I had been transported to an entirely different world.
The characters were pretty average young teenagers but I think younger readers would find it easier to connect with them. Sophie's selflessness was what really stood out and she would make a great role model for tweens. Her best friends came in the form of Delphine, the beautiful, rich girl, and Marianne, the typical nerdy friend.
The plot itself was quite interesting and enchanting, and I loved reading about the history and learning about the wolves. I also picked up a few Russian words (although my pronunciation must have been terrible!) and there was so much culture and magic from the pages.
The Wolf Princess is a truly captivating read, perfect to pick up beside a crackling fireplace. Sometimes we all need a gentle reprieve from heavier YA books and The Wolf Princess is perfect if you want something to evoke childhood memories and the sense of innocence you always get from books like this. Let Cathryn Constable whisk you away on a train through a cold, Russian winter night...
Alone in the world, Sophie dreams of being someone special, but she could never have imagined this.
On a school trip to Russia, Sophie and her two friends find themselves on the wrong train. They are rescued by the beautiful Princess Anna Volkonskaya, who takes them to her winter palace and mesmerises them with stories of lost diamonds and a tragic past. But as night falls and wolves prowl, Sophie discovers more than dreams in the crumbling palace of secrets.
[summary taken from Goodreads]
Beverley's Review
The Wolf Princess is a beautiful, heart-warming tale of three British teenage girls who get whisked off to Russia in a whirlwind of secrets, diamonds and forgotten palaces. It is a truly sparkling debut from a promising new British author for younger teens.
The setting of this book is what made it a truly magical experience. There was always a rather dreamy atmosphere present in the pages and this was heightened when the three girls journey to Russia. Cathryn Constable was generous with beautiful, entrancing descriptions of the country renowned for its palaces and plentiful snow. Every time I picked up the book, I felt as if I had been transported to an entirely different world.
The characters were pretty average young teenagers but I think younger readers would find it easier to connect with them. Sophie's selflessness was what really stood out and she would make a great role model for tweens. Her best friends came in the form of Delphine, the beautiful, rich girl, and Marianne, the typical nerdy friend.
The plot itself was quite interesting and enchanting, and I loved reading about the history and learning about the wolves. I also picked up a few Russian words (although my pronunciation must have been terrible!) and there was so much culture and magic from the pages.
The Wolf Princess is a truly captivating read, perfect to pick up beside a crackling fireplace. Sometimes we all need a gentle reprieve from heavier YA books and The Wolf Princess is perfect if you want something to evoke childhood memories and the sense of innocence you always get from books like this. Let Cathryn Constable whisk you away on a train through a cold, Russian winter night...
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*Thanks to Chicken House for the book!*
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