Hook: Instead of Creel being the usual damsel in distress finding happily ever after with the knight who rescues her from the evil dragon, instead she saves herself… and everyone else.Ĭharacter: Creel is by no means a delicate maiden, but rather an independent girl with as many flaws as anyone else. One of the US paperback editions is my favourite, depicting a girl facing a dragon with the background appearing as though a stained glass window. However, a few months later the UK released it as a paperback with the original working title of “Dragonskin Slippers” with imagery geared towards girls. Note to Reader: When this novel was first released as a hardcover in North America it was under the title of “Dragon Slippers” with detailed artwork by Peter Ferguson that appears more gender neutral. With a yellow background and a pseudo-border of sewing accouterments, the squiggly title and the dangling pair of shiny shoes takes centre stage. Product: If you check out Jessica Day George’s website she has some interesting links regarding the book including why she wrote the novel, how to pronounce the characters’ names, a drawing of Creel’s ball gown, and more.Ĭover: The artwork of the paperback edition is deceptively simple it isn’t particularly intricate, but still manages to catch one’s eye. She is now married with three children, and spends her spare time learning new languages, playing the piano, and knitting. She went to university for a BA (but chose a major where she got to read a lot of books), and got a “real job” until she became a published author. But what Creel doesn’t know is how special those shoes are, and what they can do when they fall into the wrong hands…Īuthor: Jessica Day George was always interested in becoming a writer, but had to be practical. Instead, she ends up striking a bargain with a dragon and leaves for the King’s Seat with a pair of blue slippers. Synopsis: After being orphaned, Creel is left outside a cave to either be eaten by the dweller within or rescued by royalty.

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