Penelope A Novel
“Penelope: A Novel” by Marilyn Kaye, published by St. Martin’s Press on March 20, 2007, is a modern-day fairytale that explores the life of Penelope Wilhern, who is born into a cursed family and possesses the face of a pig. Despite her privileged upbringing, complete with a wealthy socialite family and a stylish wardrobe, Penelope is hidden away from society and subjected to a series of matchmaking attempts by her mother. The narrative follows her journey as she seeks to break free from her family’s constraints and find her own path.
In this engaging story, readers will find themes of self-discovery and adventure as Penelope, frustrated with her circumstances, decides to venture into the world disguised with a scarf. Along her journey, she encounters new friends and experiences that challenge her perceptions of happiness and freedom. The book presents a unique blend of young adult fiction and media tie-in elements, inviting readers to explore the transformative power of embracing one’s true self amidst societal expectations. With 240 pages, this first edition is available in English and offers a captivating look at Penelope’s quest for identity and fulfillment.
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A modern-day fairytale–a major motion picture starring Christina Ricci, Catherine O’Hara, James McAvoy, and Reese Witherspoon.
Penelope Wilhern has everything a girl could want: A wealthy, socialite family, an enchanted bedroom and some of the coolest clothes around. There is only one problem: She was born into a cursed family and has the face of a pig.
Hidden away from the world, Penelope now finds herself subjected to a string of snobby, blue-blooded bachelors in a desperate attempt to find her a husband in order to break the curse. Though she yearns for something greater, what’s a girl to do when faced with a determined mother and her matchmaking sidekick? Hoping to snap a photo of the mysterious girl, mischievous tabloid reporter Lemon hires down-on-his-luck Max to pose as a prospective suitor and infiltrate the family. But when Max finds himself truly drawn to Penelope, he can’t bring himself to expose and disappoint her, so he just disappears. Fed up with this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope decides to break free from her family and go out into the world in search of adventure. Hiding her true identity with a scarf, Penelope discovers a wondrous world where freedom opens her eyes to possibilities she never knew existed. Making new friends along the way, she discovers happiness in the most unexpected places.
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