Marabel and the Book of Fate, Tracy Barrett
Marabel and the Book of Fate, Tracy Barrett
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Marabel and the Book of Fate

Author: Tracy Barrett

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2018

Synopsis

Free-spirited Marabel must defy expectations to rescue her brother--and their kingdom--in this charming, action-packed, and magical story perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons.

In Magikos, life is dictated by the Book of Fate's ancient predictions, including the birth of a royal Chosen One who will save the realm. Princess Marabel has grown up in the shadow of her twin brother, Marco, who everyone assumes is the true Chosen One. While Marco is adored and given every opportunity, Marabel is overlooked and has to practice her sword fighting in secret.

But on the night of their thirteenth birthday, Marco is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Marabel runs to his rescue. Outside the castle walls for the first time, accompanied by her best friend and a very smug unicorn, Marabel embarks on a daring mission that brings her face-to-face with fairies, trolls, giants--and the possibility that all is not as it seems in Magikos.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bentley ★ Bookbastion.net on February 12, 2018

See this review and more like it on www.bookbastion.net! _______ I am a total kid at heart. I basically cannot resist a Middle Grade story with an interesting sounding fantasy premise and a beautiful cover. When I came across this browsing Netgalley, I knew I had to request it and was pleasantly surpr......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 28, 2022

This was super cute. I liked the adventure and the sassy ink en was fantastic. There were a lot of lucky breaks and convenient circumstances, but for the age range, it was a cute fantasy.......more

Goodreads review by Julie on February 07, 2018

Marabel has grown up in the shadow of her twin brother, Marco. Marco....The Chosen One....the one the prophesies all say the kingdom has been waiting 1000 years for. It's a bit hard to stand out in the crowd when your twin is destined to be the answer to everything. Most days nobody in Magikos even......more

Goodreads review by Christine on January 28, 2018

I was excited about this book, when I heard about it. I wanted to like it, I really did. There were some good parts, but I had a hard time really getting into this story. I wouldn’t tell a kid not to read it, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, either. Some of the problems that Marabel faces ca......more

Goodreads review by Rachelle on January 30, 2018

Marabel lives in a world where events are seen as pre-determined by Fate and in particular by a Book that foretells the fate of individuals and nations. But when her brother is put into peril and the interpretation of the book says to sit back and do nothing, Marabel, moved by her love for her broth......more

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Praise for Marabel and the Book of Fate:

"This fantasy title empowers as much as it entertains...an engrossing, laugh-filled adventure."—SLJ

"As with her other endeavors, Barrett ably gives the genre a good tweak and skewers traditional expectations... Funny and exciting, Marabel and the Book of Fate is a hit."—BookPage

"...a neat addition to any fantasy-fan's library."—Booklist

"[A] series opener that pits fate against free will, touches on prejudice and patriarchy, and has fun with fairy tale tropes....offers food for thought on an array of valuable topics."—Publishers Weekly

"Young readers will enjoy the modern day references, such as a video game called Impcraft and bracelets that accept phone calls, that are mixed with common fairy tale themes."—School Library Connection

"The tongue-in-cheek reinterpretation of contemporary politics adds a fresh layer to this story of palace intrigue and adventures in an enchanted land."—Horn Book

"...[a] funny and heartfelt fantasy tale."—B&N Kids Blog

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