Far away on Wilde Island, Princess Rosalind is born with a dragon claw where her ring finger should be. To hide the secret, the Queen forces her to wear gloves at all times until a cure can be found,so Rosalind can fulfill the prophecy to restore the family to their rightful throne. But Rosalinds flaw cannot be separated from her fate. When she is carried off by the dragon, everything she thought she knew falls apart. The dragon sees beauty in her talon where her mother saw only shame, and Rosalind finally understands what her mother has truly denied her. Carey has written a stunning portrayal of the complex relationship between a mother and daughter in a lyrical novel sure to thrill readers who love fantasyand those who dont. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Carey (Wenny Has Wings) has written a romantic fantasy steeped in the Arthurian tradition of knights, dragons and lost kingdoms. After eloping with an outlaw, King Arthur's sister, Evaine, is banished to Wilde Island. Merlin, however, foresees a prophecy regarding the 21st queen in her future lineage: "She shall redeem the name Pendragon. End war with the wave of her hand. And restore the glory of Wilde Island." Centuries later, Queen Gweneth (the infertile queen number 20) devours an egg stolen from the dragon, Lord Faul, in an attempt to conceive. When she does give birth, her daughter, Rosalind, is born with the "devil's mark": her left hand bears a claw in place of one finger. Rosalind hides her hands underneath golden gloves and Queen Gweneth repeatedly commits murder to preserve the secret. The lonely princess doubts any man will ever marry her, but when she meets Kye-a young knight who vanquished a female dragon that has plagued Wilde Island-she falls in love. Soon after, Rosalind is captured by Lord Faul (her true father) and becomes nursemaid to his offspring, known as pips. When one of the pips drowns, Lord Faul's tears quench his "inner fire," killing him and ending Rosalind's capture. She returns to Wilde Island to claim her rightful place as queen, and though she is put on trial for being a witch, Rosalind's "curse" ultimately becomes her triumph. Fantasy lovers will readily empathize with this brave heroine who learns to be true to herself. Ages 12-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

Gr 6-10-Nonstop action may keep readers glued to this page-turner, but strong writing and character development are what will make it linger in their memories long after they've finished it. Princess Rosalind Pendragon is meant to fulfill a 600-year-old prophecy from Merlin that she will restore her family's good name and end a war. Rosalind was born with one dragon talon, which is a fearful secret known only to the teen and her mother. It is kept hidden by the golden gloves that Rosalind is never without, and over the years, the queen tries desperately to find a cure for the curse. When Rosalind reveals her claw to Lord Faul, a dragon that has been terrorizing the island, her destiny is set in motion. Taken by him to be nursemaid to his motherless children, she learns of her dragon blood and of her mother's treachery. Rosalind and the dragons are bound together in a complex relationship that, in the end, helps her fulfill the prophecy. Her heroic journey comes full circle, and she finds internal peace as well as peace for her people. While the story has roots in traditional fairy tales and legends, the author has crafted something new and magical, and unexpected plot twists will surprise readers throughout. Lord Faul and Rosalind, whose personality is a fantastic combination of Joan of Arc, Briar Rose, and Patricia Wrede's Princess Cimarron, develop so well as characters that readers will be touched by them. Devotees of fantasy adventure stories will certainly find treasure here.-Cheri Dobbs, Detroit Country Day Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

Prologue	p. 1
Wormwood & Poppy
1 The Queen’s Knife	p. 5
2 The Sacred Finger Bone	p. 8
3 The Stolen Child	p. 11
4 Dragonstone	p. 16
5 Dragonslayers	p. 24
6 Pilgrimage	p. 32
7 The Kiss	p. 42
8 Angel’s Betrayal	p. 47
9 Flying as in a Dream	p. 53
10 Friend and Fowl	p. 61
11 Diviner Eggs	p. 69
12 Witch’s Hollow	p. 77
13 The Hag	p. 84
14 Punishment	p. 92
15 Her Spirit Unbound	p. 98
Wolf’s Bane
16 The Listing Ship	p. 113
17 Demon Fire	p. 125
18 The Shell	p. 136
19 If Wolves Should Come	p. 147
20 Twine Unraveled	p. 154
21 Taken	p. 163
22 Burningstone	p. 170
23 The Breaking	p. 177
24 Knight’s Folly	p. 185
25 The Bargain	p. 192
Briar Rose
26 A Language Lesson	p. 203
27 Hissstory	p. 208
28 Strange Treasure	p. 218
29 Flight	p. 226
30 The Scales	p. 235
31 The Hunt	p. 238
32 The Messenger	p. 244
33 The Takings of the Storm	p. 249
34 Lord Faul	p. 258
35 Voice in the Falls	p. 263
36 Discovered	p. 269
37 Witch Trial	p. 273
38 The Devil’s Footpath	p. 287
39 Blood Proof	p. 294
40 Talon	p. 297

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