Creech, Sharon. The Castle Corona.CREECH, Sharon. The Castle Corona Corona, city, United States Corona (kərō`nə), city (1990 pop. 76,095), Riverside co., S Calif.; inc. 1896. The city developed as a primary citrus fruit producer and shipping center. There is also light manufacturing. . HarperCollins. 336p. illus, c2007. 0-06-084621-6. $18.99. (Lib. bdg: 978-0-06-084622-0. $19.89.) J In the kingdom of Corona live two brave but poor young orphaned peasants, Pia and Enzio, who find a leather pouch with the king's seal on it--a pouch that changes their lives. They come to live in the royal castle as tasters to the king, who despite his riches isn't content with his lot. Neither is the queen or their children; everyone has a secret wish, and it takes a wise hermit hermit [Gr.,=desert], one who lives in solitude, especially from ascetic motives. Hermits are known in many cultures. Permanent solitude was common in ancient Christian asceticism; St. Anthony of Egypt and St. Simeon Stylites were noted hermits. , a clever old woman, and a Wordsmith word·smith n. 1. A fluent and prolific writer, especially one who writes professionally. 2. An expert on words. Noun 1. , a teller of tales, to arrive at a happy ending for all, a sense of new possibilities. This fairy tale fairy tale Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages about the dreams each person holds dear, from the author of the Newbery Award-winning Walk Two Moons, is enhanced by full-color illustrations with ornate, medieval-style framing by Caldecott Medal-winner David Diaz. The result is an appealing fantasy for younger YAs, featuring strong female characters and a gentle sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour . A charming read. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. |
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