The Two Princesses of Bamarre (2001)

A favourite read from my childhood! The reading level is fairly simple - I believe it's worded for 9-12 year olds - but the story, like most classics, is well done enough with the fantasy and adventure and an underlying love story that unfolds throughout to keep adults entertained as well as kids just discovering their love for reading.
This story holds a precious place in my heart as the book to introduce me to the Fantasy genre and my love for adventure!

"Adelina y Meryl, las dos princesas del reino de Bamarre, viven sin preocupaciones en un hermoso castillo, y sus únicas aventuras son la que leen o sueñan. Pero la descracia acecha ... Meryl cae enferma y nadie conoce la cura de su misterioso mal. .

This book is a masterpiece and so hauntingly beautiful. It still amazes me even as I travel into adulthood! ( )

Addie and Meryl are princesses, sisters and opposites. Addie is quiet and fearful, and Meryl is adventurous and would love nothing more than to be out fighting monsters. Meryl has promised Addie that she will not leave her until Addie is married. After Rhys, the new sorcerer arrives, Meryl becomes ill, so Addie must find some courage and leave to find a cure. Meanwhile, Addie has fallen for the handsome young sorcerer. Addie must battle various monsters, including a dragon, to help her older sister.

I really liked this book. It was fun and exciting to read and to cheer on Addie as she finds courage to go out on her own in order to save her beloved sister. I have really enjoyed all the books I've read by Gail Carson Levine so far, and will likely read more. Her books are easy to read and understand and very enjoyable. ( )

This is one of my all-time favorite books. It has all the aspects of a good fairy tale: Adventure, danger, love, loyalty, magic, princesses, and so much more. I have been hoping that they will make this into a movie for a long time as long as they don't destroy it like some books. ( )