![]() ![]() The citizens go from tolerant, to interested, to scared, to angry, and then to.well, you'll have to read it for that one. Levine does a good job of getting the message across through Elodie's observations of the citizens of Two Castles, and their reactions to the "monsters" that live among them. ![]() Her unique personality and her love of mansioning (playacting) gave the book quite a lot of its charm.The main theme of this book seemed to be overcoming stereotypes, or superstition. She seemed a lot older than twelve to me, but I don't see that as an issue. I really like the main character, Elodie. The world is interesting, and the characters are charming and strong. I wasn't sure how this one would hold up to her other stories.I shouldn't have worried.With A Tale of Two Castles, Gail Carson Levine has created a world where children can choose their destiny by choosing to apprentice, cats are kept as deterrents of ogres, and dragons are great detectives when problems present themselves. That's the problem with being successful in life people come to expect certain things from you. ![]() I was worried that when I read this new book of hers, I would either love it too much, or not like it enough. I have loved her books since I first read The Two Princesses of Bamarre (which continues to be my favorite), and Ella Enchanted (a very close second). I grew up on a healthy diet of Little House on the Prairie, Dear America, and Gail Carson Levine. ![]()
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