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The Princess and the Hound (Hound Saga, Bk 1)
The Princess and the Hound - Hound Saga, Bk 1
Author: Mette Ivie Harrison
ISBN-13: 9780061131899
ISBN-10: 006113189X
Publication Date: 5/27/2008
Pages: 432
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 37 ratings
Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Paperback
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed The Princess and the Hound (Hound Saga, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Reviewed by Safia Abdul for TeensReadToo.com

In an enchanted land, Prince George is a young man who has always kept a secret. He, like his mother, was born with the ability to talk to animals, a gift shunned by the rest of the kingdom. In fact, anyone found with the "animal magic" is burned at the stake to get rid of the "evil." When his mother dies, George is left all alone and seeks refuge in his own private world.

Then a marriage arrangement is made with the princess of the neighboring kingdom.

Neglected by her father, Princess Beatrice is shy and reclusive, only trusting her own pet hound. Can George ever get through the cold barrier surrounding the princess and find out what secrets she also hides?

This compelling novel takes a unique and interesting spin off of the usual classic fairy tales. THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND is full of imagination and will be sure to intrigue readers longing for more than the usual, romantic prince-meets-princess tale. I would recommend THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND to all fantasy lovers looking for a new flavor.
reviewed The Princess and the Hound (Hound Saga, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
I enjoyed this as a different take on 'Beauty and the Beast,' though it did not make it all the way to my 'will read again and again' shelf. It was a fast and fun read, though, and I would recommend it to the YA crowd, especially those who enjoy fairy tale retellings. I am excited to read the sequel.
kristony222 avatar reviewed The Princess and the Hound (Hound Saga, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
This book was okay. I had hoped for more from the description. It was a bit hard to get into the character's shoes for me. I felt like I knew the "why" of the story for a large part and the main character didn't figure things out till much further down the road!