The Two Princesses of Bamarre

Like I said, I can't get enough of this author! This story is the tale of two sisters who love each other deeply and do everything together, though they couldn't be more different. Meryl is outgoing and vivacious, loving horseback riding and swordplay. Her greatest dream is to one day rid Bamarre of monsters go on quests. Addie is afraid of spiders and everything else. She is sweet and loving, a true artist in embroidery, and wants to live in safety and peace without ever leaving her castle's walls. One of their favorite games involves finding the cure for the Grey Death, a horrible disease that has tormented their country for years. There is a prophecy that the cure will be found, and in their game Addie becomes sick and Meryl manages to find the cure (after fighting numerous horrible monsters, of course) just in time to save her. In reality, when the Grey Death strikes, it is Meryl who becomes ill and Addie who must face her fears in order to save the person she loves most. Filled with fantastic beasts, adventure, and a very unexpected ending, this book is a fun read for young people.