The Flight of Swans by Sarah McGuire - ESSENTIAL

The Flight of Swans by Sarah McGuire, 437 pages. Carolrhoda (Lerner), 2018. $19.

Language: G; Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG

BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS- ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

The princess Andaryn despises her stepmother, a beautiful enchantress. Ryn’s love for her captivated father and the kingdom propel her into high adventure as she uses all her intelligence and strength to rescue her brothers, turned into swans for six years, while she must remain mute to all or they die. She uses all her creativity to hide from those who seek her and her brothers harm while communicating with the outside world without words. As the years progress, Ryn grows into a mature woman full of wisdom. As the end of the six years draws to a close, Ryn must find the way to defeat the enchantress and return her family safely to their throne.

Sarah McGuire penned a delightful narrative of the Grimm Brothers, “Six Swans”. The fantasy world created in this story is clear and the adventure absorbs the reader at every turn of the page. Ryn’s strong character creates a love for her and a desire that she succeed in her quest. While this book reads at an upper elementary level, the story captivates the imagination of all ages.

MOMMAC