* A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

* An Amazon "Editor's Pick" for Best Book of the Year

* An Association of Booksellers for Children "Best Book," Science Fiction & Fantasy category

" T]his novel's pulsing heart lies in rich writing and sharply drawn characters, elements that will be devoured by genre fans just like kindling beneath flames." -Booklist

" An] original tale that stands on its own . . . with a richly detailed setting, eloquent descriptions, a complex plot, a large cast of characters, and romance, this high fantasy will be welcomed by fans of The Goose Girl and those who have yet to discover it."-School Library Journal "Powerful and romantic." -Kirkus Reviews
Don't miss the companion novels:
THE GOOSE GIRL 1-58234-990-8 pb - $8.95 1-58234-843-X hc - $17.95
RIVER SECRETS 1-58234-901-0 $17.95 New See page 28-29