Katherine Paterson

The King's Equal Katherine Paterson

Brief Description: In order to wear the crown of the kingdom, an arrogant young prince must find an equal in his bride. Instead, he finds someone far better than he. Marc Notes: In order to wear the crown of the kingdom, an arrogant young prince must find an equal in his bride. Instead, he finds someone far better than he.; A Trophy chapter book--Cover.; Originally published in picture book format.; RLE 3.2--P. [4] of cover. Publisher Marketing: Prince Raphael is as rich and as handsome as a prince should be. He is also arrogant, greedy, and selfish. Knowing Raphael to be an unfit ruler, the dying king decrees that his son shall not wear his crown until he marries a woman who equals him in appearance, intelligence, and wealth. Then a magic wolf brings Rosamund, the daughter of a poor farmer, to the castle. The prince and his advisors - amazed by Rosamund's cleverness and beauty - joyfully pronounce her the king's equal. But the story is not as simple as that. For not only must Rosamund be Raphael's equal - Raphael must be hers. Publisher Marketing: This text presents a fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride. The book contains a contemporary social message, and includes artwork by Curtis Woodbridge. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 01/29/1996 (EAN 9780064433969, Paperback)

Booklist 07/01/1992 pg. 1944 (EAN 9780060224974, Library Binding)

Publishers Weekly 07/27/1992 (EAN 9780060224974, Library Binding)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1993 pg. 74 (EAN 9780060224974, Library Binding)

School Library Journal 09/01/1992 pg. 255 (EAN 9780060224974, Library Binding) - *Starred Review

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 (EAN 9780060224974, Library Binding)

Booklist 07/01/1992 pg. 1944 (EAN 9780060224967, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 09/01/1992 (EAN 9780060224967, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1993 pg. 74 (EAN 9780060224967, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 (EAN 9780060224967, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Paterson, Katherine Katherine Paterson was born in China, where she spent part of her childhood. After her education in China and the American South, she spent four years in Japan, the setting for her first three novels. Ms. Paterson has received numerous awards for her writing, including National Book Awards for The Master Puppeteer and The Great Gilly Hopkins, as well as Newbery Medals for Jacob Have I Loved and Bridge to Terabithia. Ms. Paterson lives with her husband in Vermont. They have four grown children.