Thursday, July 19, 2018

The Orphan's Wish

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DICKERSON, MELANIE
THE ORPHAN'S WISH

Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is the powerful Duke of Hagenheim. Despite the difference in their stations, Aladdin quickly becomes Kirstyn's favorite companion, and their childhood friendship grows into a bond that time and opposition cannot break.

Even as a child, Aladdin works hard, learning all he can from his teachers. Through his integrity, intelligence, and sheer tenacity, he earns a position serving as the duke's steward. But that isn't enough to erase the shame of being forced to steal as a small child -- or the fact that he's an orphan with no status. If he ever wants to feel equal to his beautiful and generous friend, Kirstyn, he must leave Hagenheim and seek his fortune.

Yet once Aladdin departs, Lady Kirstyn becomes a pawn in a terrible plot. Now, Aladdin and Kirstyn must rely on their bond to save her from unexpected danger. But will saving Kirstyn cost Aladdin his newfound status and everything he's worked so hard to obtain?

An enchanting new version of the well-know tale, The Orphan's Wish tells a story of courage and loyalty, friendship and love, and reminds us wat 'family' really means.

My Review:

Only Melanie Dickerson could bring Aladdin to Medieval Germany and pull it off! Love the diverse aspect of an Arabian hero. Orphaned at a young age, Aladdin is rescued from a life of thieving and brought to a kingdom...er dukedom...that Dickerson fans are very familiar with. Love that the author included childhood details in this retelling and we get to watch both Aladdin and Kirstyn grow up -- and into deep friendship -- at the beginning of the story. And then, as in all good fairy tales, danger and mayhem threaten a budding romance as a nefarious villain seeks misguided vengeance.

The perfect summer read for the Young Adult in your life -- or the young-at-heart reader who still gets a kick out of YA literature (waves hand in the air enthusiastically.)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Orphan's Wish, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 22 2108. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

31 comments:

  1. Eeeee!!! YAY!! I've been DYING for this one's release! I can't wait to get reading it!!

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    1. Can you believe this is her 8th book in this series?! Good luck, Elly.

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    2. Fortunately I've kept up on her books, so when I get my hands on it I can get to reading immediately. 😉

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  2. I need to get my daughter reading these books! LattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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  3. I love Melanie's fairy tale retellings (now that's a mouthful)! As well as admiring her covers ;-)

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    1. Oh, I know, doesn't she have the best covers ever? If I was here I'd wallpaper my house with them! Good luck, Trixi.

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  4. Oh I love her books. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Yep -- I hope she never runs out of fairy tales. Good luck, Kim.

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  5. This is one I can't wait to read! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. oh what a lovely cover. this sounds like a fabulous book. i have not read any retelling of fairy tales yet. thanks for the give a way.
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    1. It's a genre that's really taking off in the YA market. I love them. Good luck, Lori.

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  7. Her books are always winners!

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    1. In both looks and content. Good luck, Diane.

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  8. I read this a few days ago and enjoyed it very much. Melanie's books are always so good! I buy all her books for my daughter so no need to enter me in the drawing.

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    1. Love that you and your daughter can read the same books! Perfect way to grow a reader. Thanks for sharing, Pam.

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  9. I love her books. Thank you for the chance.
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    1. She's popular for a reason! Good luck, Lucy.

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  10. This book would be a wonderful addition to our church library young adult section.
    Janet E.
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  11. OH!MY! KAV, Thank you for the great review and chance to win a copy.

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  12. I can’t wait to read this, love her books.
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  13. She’s one author I’ve been anxiously waiting to read for some time now. Thanks for the opportunity!!!

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    1. I hope you get a chance to try some of her books soon. Good luck, Shamekka.

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  14. I do love Melanie's work and would love to read this book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    Blessings,
    Cindy W.
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  15. I've loved Melanie's books that I've read, although I don't have many of her latest ones. Thanks for the chance to win, Kav!

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  16. I always sigh when I see a Melanie Dickerson re-telling. Who would have thought Alladin? I don't think I've ever read this story as a re-telling/re-imagining.
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