About This Book
Entwined is a captivating fairytale retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, reimagined with a poignant focus on grief and resilience. Princess Azalea and her eleven sisters are confined to their dreary castle, mourning their mother's death, when they discover a secret passageway to a magical realm. Each night, they dance away their sorrows with the enigmatic Keeper, but this enchanting escape gradually transforms into a perilous nightmare. The book explores themes of loss, sisterly bonds, courage, and the responsibility that comes with magic, offering a rich, immersive fantasy experience. It is best suited for readers aged 8-12, despite a broader stated range, due to its length and thematic depth.
Confined to their dreary castle while mourning their mother's death, Princess Azalea and her eleven sisters join The Keeper, who is trapped in a magic passageway, in a nightly dance that soon becomes nightmarish.
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Discussion Prompts
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How do Azalea and her sisters cope with their mother's death? What are some healthy ways to deal with grief?
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What makes the nightly dance appealing to the princesses at first, and what makes it turn nightmarish?
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How do the sisters support each other throughout their ordeal? What does loyalty mean in their family?
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What responsibilities do the princesses have to their family and kingdom, especially when their father is grieving?
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If you could visit a secret magical world, what would it be like? What dangers might it hold?
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