The Gardens of Dorr

Download or read book The Gardens of Dorr written by Paul Biegel and published by Pushkin Children's Books. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic masterpiece of middlegrade fantasy by the author of The King of The Copper Mountains Dorr was once a city of merriment, music and dancing. Now it lies grey and silent under the spell of the witch Sirdis. When a young princess arrives in Dorr on a secret quest, she finds a town full of mystery, magic and danger. As she meets with a succession of strange, funny and frightening characters, Dorr's true history, and the true nature of her quest, become clear through the stories they tell each other. Can the princess find the gardens of Dorr and free the city from its evil enchantment? By turns beautiful, thrilling, frightening and comical, The Gardens of Dorr is a richly detailed, unforgettable fantasy adventure, considered by many to the crowning achievement of one of Europe's most beloved children's writers.