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The Princess and the Whiskheads

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The Princess and the Whiskheads

by Russell Smith

April 2, 2002 | Hardcover

Princess Juliana rules the tiny kingdom of Liralove, renowned for its lush gardens, its art of finely spun wires, and its great structural towers, the Architectons, which serve no purpose but to please the eye. But Juliana has been neglecting her duties as ruler, and has not noticed the discontent that has grown amongst the youth of the capital city. She learns of a secret sect that lives illegally inside the great Architectons, but she cannot believe what she hears about their strange practices. Juliana becomes determined to discover what has made the young people so angry and self-destructive. and she vows to go to any length to find out the truth.

In this modern-day fable, beautifully illustrated by wood engraver Wesley W. Bates, Russell Smith combines romance and adventure, and presents fascinating conflicts between art and public policy, elitism and bohemianism.
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    Deb

    Rating: 4/5

    New style

    Deb

    7 years ago

    I personally really enjoyed this book and have given it to several people as gifts. I have yet to meet someone who has not liked it. It is a new style and very imaginative. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a light read.

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    Barry Spalder

    Rating: 2/5

    Not very good

    Barry Spalder

    10 years ago

    I liked Smith's story collection, and some of his other work, but this was pretty disappointing. It lacked humour, relevance, and, I believe, a point. I kind of wish I hadn't spent thirty-five bucks on it.
    I hope for better next time.

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Princess Juliana rules the tiny kingdom of Liralove, renowned for its lush gardens, its art of finely spun wires, and its great structural towers, the Architectons, which serve no purpose but to please the eye. But Juliana has been neglecting her duties as ruler, and has not noticed the discontent that has grown amongst the youth of the capital city. She learns of a secret sect that lives illegally inside the great Architectons, but she cannot believe what she hears about their strange practices. Juliana becomes determined to discover what has made the young people so angry and self-destructive. and she vows to go to any length to find out the truth.

In this modern-day fable, beautifully illustrated by wood engraver Wesley W. Bates, Russell Smith combines romance and adventure, and presents fascinating conflicts between art and public policy, elitism and bohemianism.

From the Jacket

Princess Juliana rules the tiny kingdom of Liralove, renowned for its lush gardens, its art of finely spun wires, and its great structural towers, the Architectons, which serve no purpose but to please the eye. But Juliana has been neglecting her duties as ruler, and has not noticed the discontent that has grown amongst the youth of the capital city. She learns of a secret sect that lives illegally inside the great Architectons, but she cannot believe what she hears about their strange practices. Juliana becomes determined to discover what has made the young people so angry and self-destructive. and she vows to go to any length to find out the truth.
In this modern-day fable, beautifully illustrated by wood engraver Wesley W. Bates, Russell Smith combines romance and adventure, and presents fascinating conflicts between art and public policy, elitism and bohemianism.

About the Author

Russell Smith was born in South Africa and raised in Halifax. His first novel, How Insensitive, was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award and Young Men, a short-story collection, was shortlisted for the Toronto Book Award. He works regularly with the CBC and writes for The Globe and Mail. He lives in Toronto.

Hardcover

128 Pages, 5.72 x 8.52 in

April 2, 2002


0385658982
9780385658980

From the Critics

"At work in Smith's fiction is a kind of amiable snicker that underscores his pithy satire and an ability to create rich caricatures that have been called 'Dickensian.'" - Toronto Star

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