| 词条 | The Princess and the Hound |
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| name = ‘’The Princess and the Hound’’ | title_orig = | translator = | image = File:The Princess and the Hound cover.jpg | caption = | author = Mette Ivie Harrison | illustrator = | cover_artist = | country = United States | language = English | series = | genre = Young adult fiction/fantasy novel | publisher = HarperCollins | release_date = May 2007 | english_release_date = | media_type = Print (hardcover & paperback) | pages = 410 pp | isbn = 9780061131875 | dewey= | congress= | oclc= | preceded_by = | followed_by = }}The Princess and the Hound is a young adult, fantasy novel written by Mette Ivie Harrison. The book was first published in 2007 by HarperCollins.[1] Plot summaryThe story focuses on two characters, Prince George and Princess Beatrice, that have been arranged to be married. Prince George possesses a magical ability to speak with animals which is forbidden in the kingdom where he lives. Princess Beatrice has a hound that travels with her everywhere and is abused by people around her. The plot revolves around the meeting of Prince George and Princess Beatrice as they work to get to know each other. Their courtship is pressured by the illness facing Prince’s George’s father. It is revealed that the illness is not of natural causes and that Princess Beatrice has been enchanted. Critical ReceptionsCritical reaction to The Princess and the Hound was generally positive. Critics have called the novel "a well-crafted novel that everyone can enjoy" [2] and "original and innovative."[3] Kirkus Reviews considered the book: "Not for readers who want fast pacing or strong action, but still a well-told tale." [4] ThemesIn, author and critic, Orson Scott Card's analysis of The Princess and the Hound he said:
References1. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/639197.The_Princess_and_the_Hound?from_search=true|author=|title=The Princess and the Hound|publisher=Goodreads.com|date=|accessdate=May 21, 2014}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Princess and the Hound}}{{2000s-ya-novel-stub}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://thereadingtub.com/childrens-book-reviews.php?book=THE-PRINCESS-AND-THE-HOUND-by-Mette-Ivie-Harrison|author=|title=The Princess and the Hound|publisher=The Reading Tub.com|date=September 2008|accessdate=May 21, 2014}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/overall-b-reviews/b-minus-reviews/review-the-princess-and-the-hound-by-mette-ivie-harrison/|author=Jacobson, John|title=REVIEW: The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison|publisher=Dear Author.com|date=April 28, 2010|accessdate=May 21, 2014}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mette-ivie-harrison/the-princess-and-the-hound/|author=|title=The Princess and the Hound|publisher=Kirkus Reviews|date=April 1, 2007|accessdate=May 21, 2014}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hatrack.com/osc/reviews/everything/2007-01-14.shtml|author=Card, Orson Scott|title=Restaurant names, Pesos, New Books, Speak, Dumb Businesses|publisher=Hatrack.com|date=January 14, 2007|accessdate=May 21, 2014}} 2 : 2007 novels|Young adult fantasy novels |
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