WAR. RAGE. MAGIC. LOVE. In May of 1756 war is formally declared between the British and the French. In this highly dangerous time and place, Isabella Stevens is traveling with her father to the British stronghold, Fort William Henry.
In the forest, Wusamequin, the young and handsome medicine man, looks to avenge the death of his wife and child at the hands of the British soldiers. When Wusamequin spots Isabella and her father, he alerts his warriors to capture them. But Wusamequin is quite taken with how bravely Isabella battles. He orders the warriors to spare her and her father, and they are dragged back to their village. However, many members of the Mohican tribe still want them to be killed. In a desperate plea to Wusamequin, Isabella vows to stay as his hostage if he lets her father go.
Sarah | 22-Feb-07 at 2:27 pm | Permalink
it was entertaining, spooky, and suspensful at the same time…oh, and i can’t forget surprising! Who could have thought??
Nancy Holder | 22-Feb-07 at 7:28 pm | Permalink
Thank you, Sarah. SPIRITED is one of my favorite books. I just completed THE ROSE BRIDE, which will be published in June. It is another fairytale retelling, kind of like Cinderella but with a twist.
Jess | 02-Apr-07 at 1:23 am | Permalink
I loved spirited, it is one of my favourite books in the once upon a time series. I can’t wait till The Rose Bride comes out.
I hope you write more in the series.
Nancy Holder | 07-Apr-07 at 12:25 pm | Permalink
Dear Jess, thank you. I really appreciate your comments. I really loved writing The Rose Bride. I hope you enjoy it as much as Spirited.
Emma | 21-Apr-07 at 3:35 pm | Permalink
I am just getting into this series and have noticed that most of the books all have a sort of once upon a time aura. Upon reading this book, I was pleasently surprised that it took place in a historical period. I loved the characters’ personalities. They were so real. This book definitely inspired the writer in me and I’ve picked up on a former novel I paused on. Can’t wait for Rose Bride!
Nancy Holder | 30-May-07 at 11:44 pm | Permalink
I hope you enjoy The Rose Bride. I absolutely loved writing it. I will be reading from in on June 30 at 2 PM at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore here in San Diego.
Lindsay | 12-Jan-08 at 3:02 pm | Permalink
I loved the “Wicked” series so I chose to read this one and I think I like this one better. It was so moving. It was romantic and I just couldn’t put it down. I just wanted…to read it. I felt like I had to know what happened; that I had to know if it would end happily. (I’m sucker for that.) It was really good! I’m looking forward to reading other.
charlotte | 25-Jan-08 at 10:40 pm | Permalink
i really love the once upon the time series i think that i have the complete set but it’s so hard to figure that out i was wondering if you could tell me of any that i don’t have here is the list • Midnight Pearls: Retelling of The Little Mermaid, by Debbie Viguie
• Scarlet Moon: Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, by Debbie Viguie
• Snow: Retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Tracy Lynn
• Story Teller’s Daughter: Retelling of The Arabien Nights, by Cameron Dokey
• Beauty Sleep: Retelling of Sleeping Beauty, by Cameron Dokey
• Before Midnight: Retelling of Cinderella, by Cameron Dokey
• Sunlight and Shadows: Retelling of The Magic Flute, By Cameron Dokey
• Golden: Retelling of Rapunzel, by Cameron Dokey
• Water Song: Retelling of The Frog Prince, by Suzanne Weyn
• Night Dance: Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princess, by Suzanne Weyn
• Rose Bride: Retelling of The White Bride and the Black Bride, by Nancy Holder
• Spirited: Retelling of Beauty and the Beast, by Nancy Holder
Victoria | 14-Jul-08 at 3:24 pm | Permalink
I have just discovered the lovely retold fairy tale SPIRITED! I absolutely loved the intensity of every page, as Wusamequin and Isabella’s Journey proceeds. I am deffinatelly looking into the series of the fairy tale remixes. Keep Going with the awesome literature!!