Books with title Coralina: The Nine Princesses

Coralina Corissa, known as “Coco” to her eight sisters, is the prettiest princess of a hundred kingdoms. And she knows it. Her beauty has always given her anything she wanted... and any man she wanted.Runa Realm is facing a new threat. Strange bandits, disguised as nobles, are attacking beautiful women to steal their hair. Coralina isn’t concerned. Until Prince Luxley, her favorite (but not only) lover, gets clobbered by a peasant called Gord, who mistakenly assumed the prince was a bandit.Outraged, Coralina plans to punish the peasant by deliberately breaking his heart. But Gord is nearly blind. For the first time ever, Coralina must rely on more than her looks to ensnare a man. But the harder she flirts, the more Gord seems to hate her. And the more her own heart (and hair) becomes endangered.The Nine Princesses Novellas is a series that chronicles the adventures of an unconventional family of princesses, the struggles they face in a kingdom often hostile to their humble origins, and the day-to-day dramas of nine young women whose personalities often clash like swords. Fans of Gale Carson Levine and Shannon Hale would enjoy this young-adult series. For more information go to www.anitavalleart.com

This exciting collection of traditional African folk tales with a European twist to it introduces you to a host of interesting people and unusual animals. In six interesting and authentic tales, the author also brings an entertaining account of “The Nine Princesses” based on her first visit to “The Princes” Island in Turkey and in a retelling of the story with a gender and African twist to it. The stories ranging from the imaginative "Moonah and the Frog" where you will discover how mysterious Frog assisted a boy-girl married to a King solve a gender mystery. “Princess Raya” the long-haired girl where she re-tells the story of Rapunzel and brings the character to Africa. The story brings invaluable lessons of patience, and persistence. While in “The Golden Necklace” you will meet a girl and her month in a battle for survival. In “Disappearing Acts” you will meet Oumana, a witch who died but later came back to life. And finally, you will meet, Teesha, the pearl-feathered bird who was proud because she had pearl-adorned feathers but lost all its feathers at the end. The story presents valuable lessons for humility and friendliness. The unique presentation of these classic stories is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery. Set in large, easy-to-read typo, this collection of folk tales will delight readers of all ages.