Uprooted by Naomi Novik

In a small village a mysterious magician named the Dragon comes to whisk away a fair maiden and drag her back to his castle. They go willingly because this is the deal the Dragon has with the villagers in return for his protection. The girl everyone least expects is chosen because of her magic ability and there begins a strange yet beautiful relationship between Agnieszka and the Dragon. A magic spell has fallen over the Kingdom and it has to do with the mystical wood that takes people and changed them into heartwood. The question is this- can Agnieszka and the Dragon muscle up enough magic to keep the Wood from taking control of the village and the people Agnieszka loves? This is an old world fairy tale with hints of Eastern Europe. With the exception of one scene this book is the perfect young adult crossover for the summer. My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy.