Goose Chase: A Novel by Patrice Kindl
Youth Fiction - Lower Level
Teen Zone Fiction - Main Level – KINDL
Alexandria Aurora Fortunato is a Goose Girl in a small village in the country of Dorloo. She lives by herself with her twelve Geese until one day she meets a hungry old lady. Once she feeds this old lady, Alexandria is given special powers. For instance, when she brushes her hair, gold dust falls to the ground. Furthermore, when she cries, her tears turn into diamonds.
Upon learning about her powers, she comes to the attention of two suitors: the Prince of Dorloo and the King of Gilboa. Both decide that they want to marry her. However, Alexandria is 14 years old and is not interested in marriage especially with these two men.
Soon however Alexandria finds herself unwittingly thrown together with the Prince. Together they battle evil ogresses and the greedy King and his girlfriend who are determined to keep power over Gilboa. What will Alexandria do? Well if she follows her deceased mother's decree that she take care of her twelve Geese, she may just be able to triumph over anything!
Goose Girl by Patrice Kindl is an extremely engaging and light fantasy. It's the perfect book to cozy up with after a long day of work.