Ayan's Book Review
The King's Decree
-by Torina Kingsley
'The King’s Decree' is about Devina’s family’s search for something to make Devina happy. Being a princess, Devina had naturally been happy…up till her fifteenth birthday.
Her sadness lasted a year, and on her sixteenth birthday, her father (the king) decreed that whoever could make her happy would get her hand in marriage and become the heir of the throne. As you can guess, many people came and tried their luck. But did the princess become happy after all? Read this wonderful retelling of a fable to find out.
This book’s themes include family bonding, friendship, perseverance, and, most importantly, the importance of happiness.
'The King’s Decree' is a fractured fable, which means that it’s a modified version of a fable (in this case, The Princess Who Never Laughed). I've read many fractured fables, but this book is one of the best so far.
I recommend this book as a read-aloud to ages 4+ and as a reader for 5+.
I recommend this book as a read-aloud to ages 4+ and as a reader for 5+.
I give this book 5/5 stars as it’s very enjoyable and highly engaging.
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