SYNOPSIS:
Gemma, Becca's grandmother, has always told her only one story; Briar Rose, the sleeping beauty. On her deathbed Gemma makes the remarkable claim that she is Briar Rose, the princess in the story. She makes Becca promise to find out the truth of her story. Becca's journey to unravel the kernel of truth hidden within the symbolism of the fairy tale will hold the key to her beloved grandmother's true identity. It will not be easy to piece together from the sparse clues left by her grandmother. Becca's quest will bring great discoveries and uncover painful truths from the past.
INTERVIEW WITH JANE YOLEN:
AWARDS:
An American Library Association "100 Best Books for Teens"
An American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults"
An American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults"
CREDITS:
Jane Yolen — Author of children's books, fantasy, and science fiction, including Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? (n.d.). Retrieved December 04, 2017, from http://janeyolen.com/
W. (2014, April 16). Jane Yolen. Retrieved December 04, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz-gQrgRbbQ
Yolen, J. (1992). Briar rose. New York: T. Doherty Associates.©1992 ISBN:0765342308 Paperback: $6.99
Cover Art: Book art image courtesy of goodreads.com
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