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Gail Carson Levine’s *Fairest* reimagines the classic Snow White tale with a fresh twist: Aza, the unattractive orphan of Ayortha, is dismissed by all but endowed with an enchanting singing voice that draws the prince’s heart. When the vain queen Ivi learns of Aza’s gift, she plots to seize it to retain her own claim to the throne. The story follows Aza’s courageous journey, the power of self‑acceptance, and the triumph of inner beauty over external judgment, all set in a kingdom where singing is prized and mirrors hold dangerous magic.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gail Carson Levine
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