Book of a Thousand Days
by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 40.1K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 306 pages.
About Book of a Thousand Days
When Dashti, a maid, and Lady Saren, her mistress, are shut in a tower for seven years because of Saren's refusal to marry a man she despises, the two prepare for a very long and dark imprisonment.As food runs low and the days go from broiling hot to freezing cold, it is all Dashti can do to keep them fed and comfortable. With the arrival outside the tower of Saren's two suitors--one welcome, the other decidedly less so--the girls are confronted with both hope and great danger, and Dashti must make the desperate choices of a girl whose life is worth more than she knows.With Shannon Hale's lyrical language, this little-known classic fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm is reimagined and reset on the central Asian steppes; it is a completely unique retelling filled with adventure and romance, drama and disguise.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 306 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 40,060 |
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What genre is Book of a Thousand Days?
Book of a Thousand Days is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Book of a Thousand Days worth reading?
Based on 40.1K reader ratings, Book of a Thousand Days has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Book of a Thousand Days?
Book of a Thousand Days has 306 pages.
Who wrote Book of a Thousand Days?
Book of a Thousand Days was written by Shannon Hale, James Noel Smith. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Book of a Thousand Days?
The ISBN-13 for Book of a Thousand Days is 9781599900510.0.
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