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Gr 3–6—Set in a kingdom where everyone is expected to be happy at all times, this modern fairy tale features two 12-year-old girls who are each facing unbearable sadness. Princess Jeniah's mother is dying, leaving her to inherit a throne Jeniah does not yet feel ready for. On her deathbed, the queen warns Jeniah to stay out of Dreadwillow Carse, a mysterious bog that everyone in the kingdom avoids. Everyone, that is, except Aon, a village girl who is also facing excruciat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More