About the book
A classic masterpiece of middlegrade fantasy by the author of The King of The Copper Mountains
Dorr was once a city of merriment, music and dancing. Now it lies grey and silent under the spell of the witch Sirdis. When a young princess arrives in Dorr on a secret quest, she finds a town full of mystery, magic and danger. As she meets with a succession of strange, funny and frightening characters, Dorr's true history, and the true nature of her quest, become clear through the stories they tell each other. Can the princess find the gardens of Dorr and free the city from its evil enchantment?
By turns beautiful, thrilling, frightening and comical, The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to the crowning achievement of one of Europe's most beloved children's writers.
Editions of The Gardens of Dorr
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781782693352
- EBook
- ISBN 9781782693369
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A classic masterpiece of middlegrade fantasy by the author of The King of The Copper Mountains
Dorr was once a city of merriment, music and dancing. Now it lies grey and silent under the spell of the witch Sirdis. When a young princess arrives in Dorr on a secret quest, she finds a town full of mystery, magic and danger. As she meets with a succession of strange, funny and frightening characters, Dorr's true history, and the true nature of her quest, become clear through the stories they tell each other. Can the princess find the gardens of Dorr and free the city from its evil enchantment?
By turns beautiful, thrilling, frightening and comical, The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to the crowning achievement of one of Europe's most beloved children's writers.
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What is The Gardens of Dorr about?
A classic masterpiece of middlegrade fantasy by the author of The King of The Copper Mountains
Dorr was once a city of merriment, music and dancing. Now it lies grey and silent under the spell of the witch Sirdis. When a young princess arrives in Dorr on a secret quest, she finds a town full of mystery, magic and danger. As she meets with a succession of strange, funny and frightening characters, Dorr's true history, and the true nature of her quest, become clear through the stories they tell each other. Can the princess find the gardens of Dorr and free the city from its evil enchantment?
By turns beautiful, thrilling, frightening and comical, The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to the crowning achievement of one of Europe's most beloved children's writers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Gardens of Dorr?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of The Gardens of Dorr?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781782693352
How long is The Gardens of Dorr and how many pages does it have?
The Gardens of Dorr has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Gardens of Dorr?
Paul Biegel
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Gardens of Dorr is available as paperback(ISBN 9781782693352) and ebook(ISBN 9781782693369)
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