Enchantment: A Classic Fantasy with a Modern Twist -- Orson Scott Card

<b>In <i>Enchantment</i>, Orson Scott Card works his magic as never before, transforming the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty into an original fantasy brimming with romance and adventure.</b> <p/>The moment Ivan stumbled upon a clearing in the dense Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, the beautiful princess Katerina lay still as death. But beneath the foliage a malevolent presence stirred and sent the ten-year-old Ivan scrambling for the safety of Cousin Marek's farm. <p/>Now, years later, Ivan is an American graduate student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long-ago day in the forest--or convince himself it was merely a frightened boy's fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land, Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. <p/>This time he does not run. This time he awakens the beauty with a kiss . . . and steps into a world that vanished a thousand years ago. <p/>A rich tapestry of clashing worlds and cultures, <i>Enchantment</i> is a powerfully original novel of a love and destiny that transcend centuries . . . and the dark force that stalks them across the ages.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Orson Scott Card<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Worlds<br><b>Published:</b> 05/31/2005<br><b>Pages:</b> 432<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.05lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780345482402<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 6.2<br><b>Point