Princess of the Silver Woods (Twelve Dancing Princesses) (34 page)

Special thanks to everybody at Bloomsbury for all their hard work and tireless cheerleading. Melanie Cecka, my beloved editor on seven previous books, gave advice and feedback in the early stages of this book. Michelle Nagler is due for some custom knitwear as thanks for leaping into the breach with me when it came time to edit. Tim Travaglini, he of the dapper bowties, got roped into the editing party as well, making this book truly a team effort.

But very special thanks go to Amy Jameson, my fantastic agent. Seven years ago I didn’t know what a literary agent
did
; now I couldn’t imagine the world without her. Her unflagging support, friendship, editorial feedback, and generally soothing presence make my books possible. And so, with great pleasure and the most sincere affection, I dedicate this book to her.

Dragon Slippers
Dragon Flight
Dragon Spear

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Tuesdays at the Castle

Princess of the Midnight Ball
Princess of Glass

Copyright © 2012 by Jessica Day George

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First published by Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children’s Books in December 2012
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data George, Jessica Day. Princess of the silver woods / by Jessica Day George. — 1st U.S. ed. p.        cm. Summary: When Petunia, youngest of the dancing princesses, is ambushed by bandits in wolf masks on her way to visit an elderly neighbor, the line between enemies and friends becomes blurred as she and her sisters get a chance to end their family’s curse once and for all. [1. Fairy tales. 2. Princesses—Fiction. 3. Robbers and outlaws—Fiction. 4. Blessing and cursing—Fiction. 5. Magic—Fiction.] I. Twelve dancing princesses. English. II. Title. PZ8.G3295Prm 2012 [Fic]—dc23 2012011230

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