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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Beauty Sleep by Cameron Dockey

This novel keeps true to the traditional tale while incorporating a full back story replete with characters who are important throughout the story. The twist on the tale in the enchanted forest is original albeit confusing. It was never explained why Aurore didn’t need to sleep for one hundred years. This would be a great discussion starter on what constitutes a good ruler as Aurore and her father do things differently than previous rulers by their interest in the common folk. The writing was engaging, but the plot was a little confusing.  You have basically a time travel book, but no explanation as to how or why the time travel existed.  I am not gifted in physics, but I would have liked at least a little explanation. 
There was nothing objectionable in this novel - no language or sex - so it would be a nice, clean read for younger children who are advanced readers.

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