The Seven Tales of Trinket - Hardcover

"Thomas (the Good Knight series) spins tales worthy of her heroine's aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story."--"Publishers Weekly", starred

."..what stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers." --"Kirkus", starred

"Thomas offers an impressive debut novel in which she weaves seven compelling stories together with narrative power and considerable grace."--"Booklist", starred

"Thomas (the Good Knight series) spins tales worthy of her heroine's aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story."--"Publishers Weekly", starred

."..what stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers." --"Kirkus", starred

"The accessible format will appeal to readers who like their fantasy not too scary, and the flow of the narrative lends itself to being read aloud." -- "School Library Journal"

A "Kirkus Reviews" Best Book of the Year"All storytellers have special powers, as Trinket learns on this incantational Irish odyssey to find her fate and her father." --Richard Peck, Newbery Medal winner""Trinket" is a riveting middle-grade debut--a seamless blend of story and song that tells a thrilling tale of a bard-in-training's quest to find her father. Utterly enchanting!" --Diane Zahler, author of "The Thirteenth Princess"* "Thomas offers an impressive debut novel in which she weaves seven compelling stories together with narrative power and considerable grace." --"Booklist", starred review* "Thomas spins tales worthy of her heroine's aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story." --"Publishers Weekly", starred review* "What stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers." --"Kirkus Reviews", starred review

All storytellers have special powers, as Trinket learns on this incantational Irish odyssey to find her fate and her father. "Richard Peck, Newbery Medal winner"

"Trinket" is a riveting middle-grade debut--a seamless blend of story and song that tells a thrilling tale of a bard-in-training's quest to find her father. Utterly enchanting! "Diane Zahler, author of The Thirteenth Princess"

* Thomas offers an impressive debut novel in which she weaves seven compelling stories together with narrative power and considerable grace. "Booklist, starred review"

* Thomas spins tales worthy of her heroine's aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story. "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

* What stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers. "Kirkus Reviews, starred review""

"All storytellers have special powers, as Trinket learns on this incantational Irish odyssey to find her fate and her father." --Richard Peck, Newbery Medal winner

"Trinket is a riveting middle-grade debut--a seamless blend of story and song that tells a thrilling tale of a bard-in-training's quest to find her father. Utterly enchanting!" --Diane Zahler, author of The Thirteenth Princess

"* Thomas offers an impressive debut novel in which she weaves seven compelling stories together with narrative power and considerable grace." --Booklist, starred review

"* Thomas spins tales worthy of her heroine's aspirations in this nimbly structured collection of seven magical adventures that build into a highly rewarding story." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"* What stands out most is Trinket's clear voice and loving heart, both of which will endear her to readers." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Shelley Moore Thomas is the author of the Good Knight series of picture books and easy readers, including Good Night, Good Knight. In addition to writing books, she works as an elementary teacher and as a professional storyteller. The Seven Tales of Trinket is her first middle-grade novel. Ms. Thomas lives in Oceanside, California.