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1. (Download free pdf) The Princess and the Hound The Princess and the Hound Mette Ivie Harrison audiobook | *ebooks | Download PDF | ePub | DOC #442382 in Books Mette Ivie Harrison 2008-05-27 2008-05-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .97 x 5.31l, .80 #File Name: 006113189X432 pagesThe Princess and the Hound | File size: 75.Mb Mette Ivie Harrison : The Princess and the Hound before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Princess and the Hound: 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. NoBy P. BothwellThe Princess and the Hound - PGViolence: impliedSex: none; a couple of very sweet kissesLanguage: two swearsI had to force myself to continue reading. Very, very boring. I can usually deal with fantasy/magical realism, but this was not interesting. Also, either I wasn't following very well, or this needs another pass by an editor because towards the end, a character spoke (King Richon)

2. who wasn't even present and had not been mentioned. I read over that part several times to make sure I had read it correctly. Very weird. I'm so bummed it's too late to return it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unusual fantasy novel with a great set of complex characters and a few surprising plot twistsBy B. LongFantasy fiction is my favorite genre. Having read so much of it, I have high standards when reading new books. The Princess and the Hound did not disappoint.I love the animal magic, how it works, the blending of lore and history, everything. George's relationship with Beatrice and Marit strikes me as very realistic, for a couple betrothed for their kingdoms. The relationship between Beatrice and Marit is even more intriguing, and while I knew there was something more there, none of my guesses were the truth.Frequently antagonists are one-dimensional, but I appreciated the motivation for their actions and their attempts at redemption at the end. I love the backstories for the supporting characters like Sir Stephen, Henry, and Jack.George's character arc is especially well-done. The reader sees him grow from a little boy to a strong man prepared to become king. Aside from the fantasy elements, The Princess and the Hound is truly a coming- of-age novel.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Angieville: THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUNDBy Angela ThompsonIt's rather a lovely cover, don't you think? More than one person has told me the cover was what caught their eye in the bookstore and insisted on being taken home. It's also a rather lovely 400+ pages. Plenty of time to get to know the characters and their world, which is good as they are both quite intricate. Despite the cover (and title), the princess and her hound are not the main characters in this story. The narrative centers instead on a boy named George. Prince George, to be exact. And Prince George possesses a pack of problems. His mother died when he was young, leaving him alone in the world with no siblings to share his grief and a father who knows how to rule a kingdom but understands nothing of how to be a father. On top of which, George has the dubious gift of animal magic. He can speak their language and feels most comfortable out in the wild, conversing with the animals, than around humans. Trouble is, animal magic is feared and loathed far and wide in George's world and he quickly determines he must keep his talent a secret if he wishes to live long enough to inherit the throne.When it comes time for George to do his princely duty and marry to preserve the kingdom, he goes forth to meet his betrothed with a strong sense of duty, if not alacrity, for the task at hand. The Princess Beatrice proves to be a particularly fierce young woman whose life has been as bleak as George's own and who has a few painful secrets of her own to guard, as well as a hound she refuses to be separated from. It's clear to the reader from the moment these two meet that they need each other desperately and would do well to stick together, that is if either of them could see past their own troubles long enough to recognize what's standing right in front of them. Beatrice, however, shows even less interest in the match than George, and the two of them are rarely ever in the same room together long enough to go about the business of getting to know each other. And marriage negotiations aside, there is a truly creepy mystery running throughout the book, to do with a potentially mad doctor moving from kingdom to kingdom bent on revenge.Yep, it's a recipe for success. And it succeeds...for the most part. I liked the dark, creepy feel that pervaded the majority of the story. This is not a gentle fairy tale, by any means. Characters such as Beatrice's father and the mysterious doctor brought to mind the evil Cabbarus of Westmark (Firebird) fame (never a bad thing), and I liked George's journey from frightened boy to capable ruler. There were a few very poignant scenes, particularly between George and his father, that struck me. I even liked Beatrice, despite how off putting and seemingly lacking in all emotion she was throughout the book. The problem was in the unrealized potential between these two characters who needed each other so badly. Yes, I realize Beatrice's secret made realization a bit difficult on the whole but, when it finally did come out, things wrapped up rather quickly and coldly and I couldn't quite buy into the abrupt shift. I felt like they needed more time to cement things between them. And, I will admit, the ramifications of the revelation proved a bit too bizarre even for me to stomach. On the whole, THE PRINCESS AND THE HOUND was a complicated and intriguing tale which I felt need a little more refining to smooth out the bumps and cracks along the way. He is a prince and heir to a kingdom threatened on all sides, possessor of the forbidden animal magic.She is a princess from a rival kingdom, the daughter her father never wanted, isolated from all except her hound.In this lush and beautifully written fairy-tale romance, a prince, a princess, and two kingdoms are joined in the aftermath of a war. Proud, stubborn, and bound to marry for duty, George and Beatrice will steal your heartbut will they fall in love? From School Library JournalGrade 7 UpIn the kingdom of Kendel, anyone caught talking with the animals or practicing animal magic is put to death, so Prince George learns early on to deny that part of his identity. He does everything for the sake of the kingdom, even if it means agreeing to an arranged marriage with Princess Beatrice from the neighboring kingdom of Sarrey. But Beatrice has a striking and unusual relationship with her hound, Marit, and George finds himself drawn to the pair, and to that part of himself that he has ignored for too long. He is faced with many decisions, including how to help his dying father, and how to free Beatrice and her hound. The story is interrupted at times with philosophizing, hints at the princess's secrets, and related mythology that might prove frustrating for unsophisticated readers. Strong characterizations can't make up for the uneven plot, and most readers are unlikely to stick with this lengthy tale.Melissa Moore, Union University Library, Jackson, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.From BooklistWhen duty steers Prince

3. George into betrothal to an enemy king's daughter, he is surprised to find he admires the prickly, forthright princess, despite her apparent indifference to any but her beloved pet hound. As George attempts to win Beatrice's heart along with her hand, evidence of treachery back home leads him to startling truths about animal magicthe stigmatized gift of animal speech, which he secretly possessesas well as information about his betrothed. The logic of Harrison's complicated plot isn't always clear, especially not the connections between an ancient legend and the characters' current dilemmas. Some readers may also question George's continuing devotion to Beatrice, given her frequent, chilly rebuffs. More compelling is George's poignant emotional growth, as his heart, once set afire, helps him to reconnect with his own true self and to embrace his ascent to the throne. The tale's perspective from that of a marriageable prince, not the more usual damsel's view, makes this stand out from other novels set in a folklore-influenced framework. Mattson, Jennifer A well-told tale. (Kirkus s)Well-written and intriguing. Harrisons intelligence and love of language shine through. (KLIATT)