Book of a Thousand Days
 

Book of a Thousand Days

by Shannon Hale

When Dashti, a maid, and Lady Saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years for Saren’s refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment.
As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all Dashti can do to keep them fed and comfortable. But the arrival outside the tower of Saren’s two... (read more)

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Kelie M
  • Rated 4 stars

Very good. Shannon Hale seems to thrive in the realm of foreign cultures. This novel once again presents young girls with a great heroin to follow as Dashti shows integrity and moral fiber throughout the novel. Fast and fun, I like this better than the Princess Academy because the love story is better.

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  • Rated 4.75 stars
 

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  • Roxann A

    roxann a said:

    This a a great read- It is based on the fairy tale "Maid Maleen" by the brothers Grimm, but retold in a medieval Mongolian setting. The setting is a strong one, and keeps the story alive and interesting as much as the characters do. Written as a common serving girls diary, it tells of her devotion to her lady banished to a tower, her love for a khan, her talent for singing healing songs, and her bravery in exposing and overcoming the evil Lord Khasar. Very satisfying!

    posted Monday, June 30 2008
  • Erica F

    erica f said:

    this book is great i luved it so much

    posted Tuesday, May 13 2008
  • Haleigh F

    haleigh f said:

    i think this is a good book to read after twilight, idk y, what happens to me aftr i read a good book i get all freaked out because i think im not going to find anothr good book, and i read this and im like wow. it really calmed me down, i made my friend do that too and the same thing happened to her. i love this book its great

    posted Thursday, April 24 2008
  • Haleigh F

    haleigh f said:

    lol

    posted Wednesday, April 23 2008
  • Haleigh F

    haleigh f said:

    i loved it :)

    posted Wednesday, April 23 2008
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