Jean Ferris Thrice Upon a Marigold

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The trilogy finale! ';Atale well-stocked with broadly drawn characters and fairy-tale conventions knocked slightly askew . . .A delicious confection.'Kirkus Reviews Princess Poppy, the bouncing baby daughter of Queen Marigold and King Christian of Zandelphia-Beaurivage, is in terrible danger. The kingdom's former torturer-in-chief and poisoner-in-chief have joined forces to kidnap the baby as an act of revenge for their exile! Can a ragtag parade of rescuersincluding the king and queen, the evil kidnappers' mortified children, five dogs, a white elephant, and a washed-up wizardsave Princess Poppy in time? ';An upbeat fairy-tale adventure, this final installment in the trilogy is sure to entertain fans of the first two books . . . The story is filled with humor, both witty and ridiculous.'School Library Journal ';Ferris leisurely combines elements of adventure, fantasy, romance, and humor.'Booklist