Clementine: Library Edition [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Sophie Masson (Author), Mikaela Martin (Narrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Aurora is the daughter of a lord, and Clementine of a servant, but both children are blessed by the fairy Woodland Ladies at their joint christening. Then the vicious oldest Lady, Tarabosse, prophesies that, at sixteen, Clementine will betray Aurora to death. The curse is lessened to a hundred years' sleep, but the girls are sent deep into the woods to try and evade it. Educated in the old magic and protected by the Ladies, they grow up as sisters, but must finally return to the castle. Disaster cannot be averted, and the castle falls into a deep slumber. A century later, a young amateur scientist, Lord Arthur, and his friend, Raphael, are entranced by legends of the enchanted wood. They search for it. And they find love, but also that the science, technology and political progress of the new age are no match for magic untouched for over a hundred years ...

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–Sophie Masson carries listeners back to 18th-century England to witness the birth of two children who are destined to be connected throughout their lives. Aurora is born into royalty, while Clementine is the daughter of the local woodcutter. However, their births have brought fairies to each of their cradles to bestow gifts. Although the girls will be friends throughout their first 16 years, there are secrets surrounding them, especially the legend of the sleeping castle of Joli-Bois. The novel is a spellbinding reworking of the familiar tale of Sleeping Beauty. Reader Mikaela Martin brings her acting skills to this retelling and delivers a beautiful performance. This is a complicated story, presented in three parts and three different time periods. Middle school librarians will want to include this in their audio collections.–Joyce Rice, Crestwood Middle School, Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Review

A brilliantly funny narration of childhood. ***** -- Books For Keeps 20090701 'It is well written and the detail of court life and ways is enthralling. This book will appeal to anyone who has loved the fairytale, for all the trappings are present and correct. A fabulous novel which has been given the cover it deserves.' -- Adele Geras, TES 20020607 'One of the strengths of Masson's work is this creation of parallel worlds of fantasy which interweave with the old folk tale but also produce echoes of myth.' -- AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW 20020607 'Sophie Masson is decidedly a captivating narrator who certainly knows how to hypnotise her readers.' -- LOLLIPOPS 20020607 'I was enchanted.' -- The School Librarian 20020701 CARABAS: 'A sophisticated and timeless tale of magic and human nature.' -- WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN 20020701 'Sophie Masson's French heritage fills Clementine with luscious description and historical references' -- Armadillo- Penny Dolan 20020701 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Bolinda Audio; Unabridged edition (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740935608
• ISBN-13: 978-1740935609
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,198,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Indonesia of French parents, Sophie Masson was sent to live with her paternal grandmother in Toulouse, France, when she was just a baby and lived there till she was nearly five, when her parents came back from Indonesia and took her to Australia. All the rest of her childhood, the family stayed in Australia, with frequent trips back to France, and this dual heritage underpins a good deal of Sophie's work.
Sophie's first book appeared in 1990 and since then she has published more than fifty novels, mainly for children and young adults, but with several for children as well. her books have been published in Australia, the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and many other countries. She has also had many short stories and articles published in newspapers, magazines, and online journals. She is a regular contributor to the writing blog Writer Unboxed(www.writerunboxed.com)
Sophie Masson lives in the high, cool New England tableland area of Northern New South Wales, Australia, with her husband. She has three grown-up children. She holds a BA and M.Litt in French and English literature, and is on the committee of the Australian Society of Authors.
Sophie's website is at www.sophiemasson.org