by Gail Carson Levine (Author), Greg Call (Illustrator)
Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted Gail Carson Levine weaves a spellbinding tale about a clever heroine, a dragon detective, and a shape-shifting ogre.
Newly arrived in the town of Two Castles, Elodie unexpectedly becomes the assistant to a brilliant dragon named Meenore--and together, they begin to solve mysteries.
Their most important case concerns the town's shape-shifting ogre, Count Jonty Um, who believes someone is plotting against him. Elodie must disguise herself to discover the source of the threat amid a cast of characters that includes a greedy king, a giddy princess, and a handsome cat trainer.
Readers who loved Ella Enchanted and Fairest will delight in this tale of a spirited heroine who finds friendship where she least expects it and discovers that goodness comes in all shapes and sizes.
Back Jacket
Mysteries abound, especially in two castles. . . .
Elodie journeys to the town of Two Castles to become a mansioner--an actress--but the master of the troupe turns her away. The only one who will take Elodie in is Meenore, a dragon who happens to be a brilliant detective. To crack Meenore's newest case, Elodie goes undercover on a dangerous mission within an ogre's castle. There, disguised as a kitchen maid, Elodie plays the role of a lifetime, pitted against a foe intent on murder.
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 26, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Tale of Two Castles
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 9
