The King’s Equal
The King’s Equal by Katherine Paterson is an illustrated chapter book published by Harper Collins on January 9, 1999. This engaging tale follows Prince Raphael, who, under the condition set by his dying father, must find a bride who matches him in beauty, intelligence, and wealth. His quest leads him to the enchanting Rosamund, who appears at the palace seemingly by magic, prompting Raphael to believe he has found his perfect match.
Readers will discover a story that intertwines themes of vanity and equality as Raphael navigates his expectations and the true nature of his potential bride. The narrative explores the dynamics of beauty and worth, making it a thought-provoking read for young audiences. With 64 pages of beautifully illustrated content, this edition is designed for newly independent readers, offering a modern twist on classic fairy tales and folklore.
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Who is she?
A dying king makes his son his heir–on one condition. Vain Prince Raphael must marry a woman who is his equal in beauty, intelligence, and wealth…
Where is this woman?
A search throughout the kingdom proves fruitless. Then the lovely Rosamund appears at the palace, as if by magic, and Raphael is certain he has found his wife. She is intelligent and wealthy, as well as beautiful–certainly his equal, he thinks.
But what does the mysterious Rosamund think?
Two-time Newbery Medalist Katherine Patersons critically-acclaimed original fairy tale about an arrogant prince and his search for a bride is now available in a reformatted chapter book edition. With beautiful new line art by Curtis Woodbridge, this provocative story with a contemporary social message (The New York Times Book Review) will become an instant classic for newly independent readers. An entertaining and enchanting story.
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