The Robe of Skulls: The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms)

French, Vivian

ISBN 10: 0763643645 / ISBN 13: 9780763643645

Published by Candlewick (edition Reprint), 2009

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0763643645-8-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Robe of Skulls: The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms)
• Publisher: Candlewick (edition Reprint)
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763643645
• ISBN 13: 9780763643645
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Collins, Ross
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

"A romp filled with language play and just plain nonsense. . . . Everyone gets his, her, or its due; goodness is rewarded; and evil punished oh-so-wickedly."– The Horn Book

High above the mountain village of Fracture, trouble is brewing. The sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet, but her treasure chest is empty of gold. That doesn’t stop her, however, from kidnapping, blackmailing, and using more than a little magic to get what she needs. Will her plans be foiled by the heroic Gracie Gillypot, two chatty bats, a gallant (if scruffy) prince, the wickedest stepsister ever, a troll with a grudge, and some very ancient crones?

About the Author

Vivian French’s writing career began in 1990 after many years of acting and storytelling. She writes across genres and age groups and has published dozens of acclaimed books for children, including A PRESENT FOR MOM; GROWING FROGS; I LOVE YOU, GRANDPA; T. REX; and THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS. She lives in Scotland.