Princess Nevermore

by Dian Curtis Regan

Book Overview

When a 15-year-old Mandrian princess makes a wish in a wizard's circle, she winds up on Earth alone and without the ability and desire to return to home. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590457594
• ISBN13: 9780590457590
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Fantasy 101

I left a review for the original publication of Princess Nevermore, but found it necessary to leave a review for this new edition as well. Why? 1. There is not one line or thought that hasn't been changed in some way. 2. It is an exceptional story. 3. A very original idea with a great plot that expands the idea. 4. Princess Nevermore has brilliantly written Characters. 5. This book is truly a page turner without exception. 6. New characters are introduced to us that are important for the sequel, Cam's Quest. Princess Nevermore is about a 15-year old princess, Quinnella (Quinn) from the underground Kingdom of Mandria. She is best friends with Cam, the wizard Melikar's apprentice. Cam and Quinn have always dreamed of traveling to Outer-Earth, our earth. They've planned it out over the years. Quinn visits Melikar's chamber often, and views the outer world through the wishing pool, which borders our world and theirs. On one visit Quinn gets that chance to visit our world by spell-traveling. Her moment arrives when Cam says the spell that will send the both of them to Outer-Earth. However, something happens that changes the course of their careful plan. The Princess (Quinn) is accidentally sent to Outer-Earth, alone and without anything but the dress she is wearing. Cam is left to bear the burden of his grand mistake, and when Melikar tells him that the princess doesn't know how to return, Cam realizes the consequences of his actions. Quinn is both amazed and alarmed when she sees Outer-Earth for the first time. She quickly befriends an older man named Mondo, but his grandchildren are a different story. She has no trouble getting to know Adam, but Sarah seems to want nothing to do with Quinn. Quinn decides to go to "lessons" at the local high school with Sarah and Adam. However, she is not prepared for the language barrier and never knows if what she is saying is proper for our world. It also doesn't help that a guy her age has taken sudden interest in her and the "strange" things that happen around her. Torn between her desire to return to her world and the desire to remain with Adam in his world haunts her everyday. Not knowing how to return creates a hurdle and a burden for her. The only ones who can help her find her way home are below the river and can only send thoughts and suggestions to her for her safety. But, will that be enough? Will her love for Adam be enough for her to stay on Outer-Earth? Will she and Sarah ever be friends? Will she escape the dangerous path that she's heading on? This is truly a great read for ages 9 and up. I couldn't put it down and continue to return to the story. The new characters and other kingdoms and villages were a joy to read about. I'm truly grateful to have come across such a fantastic story and will enjoy it for many years to come.

A Fascinating Book

A great book for anyone who believes in magic. This novel suits people from age nine to the teens. The pages just simply turn by themselves. Once you read you will probably want to continue reading to find out what happens next. This book, I highly recommend.

Kids have the final say..

A book written for young readers can often be unappealing to "sophistocated" adults. Following the old adage, "The proof is in the pudding", most young readers at our school give this book 5 stars. We have 4 copies of Princess Nevermore in our library, and they stay checked out all year. Our students love the fantasy world that the author has created; they see and hear enough of the ugly and sordid in their everyday lives...many of them (like their parents) read to escape and are not necessarily looking for realism or depth in characters. Princess Nevermore is a cleverly written story that shows the author's lively imagination. It reads quickly and smoothly and is ideal for young people who are just on the edge of becoming avid young readers. Our students find the book both entertaining and stimulating; their opinion shoud be the one that counts the most.

One of my favorite books!

I loved reading this book, it was one of the best books ive ever read i enjoyed every page of it! I couldn't put it down.I read this book in one day it was addictive becouse you can't wait to see what happens next. i'd recomend this book to anyone espeacially those who love romance books,like me thank's and i hope theres a second part to it couse its to good to finnish like that. Thanks for reading,Melissa!

An outstanding Fantasy story!

I really liked this book, and I hope that it has a sequel. I couldn't put it down, and managed to read it over one school day. I think that this book would probably make a good series, and I encourage the author to write more like it. If you like fantasy and fun, I suggest you give this book a try.