Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He's got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine's magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books!
This a wonderful story. So the book starts on the night before Igraine's 12th birthday. She also has a talking cat,Sisyphus, and an annoying, jug-eared older brother, Albert.
I really love Cornelia Funke's style of writing. She is a true master of her art.*
Igraine's an adorable heroine, and you're rooting for her all the way, and the nephew of the baroness-next-door is an evil and despicable man who is bent on his own and only his own greatness.
So if you like knights, daring adventures, and hilarious passages,you should read this book. I loved it, and if you like any of the above, I think you will too! (and Igraine the Brave is a completely appropriate book for any age)
*I also wanted to make a note on her illustrations. She does them all, for all her books(and she's an amazing artist)(her best ones in her book 'Restless')
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