Title: Tatsinda
Author: Elizabeth Enright
Illustrator: Katie Thamer Treherne
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers
ISBN: 0-15-284280-2
Summary: Tatsinda, an abnormal girl adopted into the community on Tatrajan Mountain, has fallen hopelessly in love with Prince Tackatan. But before she can give the prince a birthday present magicked to expose her love, the kingdom is threatened by giants, and Tatsinda is captured! Tatsinda and the prince are forced to use not only magic but cunning and competence to save the mountain and themselves.
Butterfly’s notes: Tatrajan Mountain is a gorgeous, complete world that readers will gladly fall into. I especially like that Tatsinda and Prince Tackatan are both strong characters who must work together to end the crisis.
Categories: ages 7-9, ages 10-12, fantasy, picture books, chapter books, geared at girls
