As Charlotte struggles to manage the difficulties she inherits along with Stirwaters Woollen Mill, she discovers a shadow world at the fringes of the familiar: Dark magic, restless spirits, a mysterious Helper. A wicked uncle, an age-old curse.... How can Charlotte prevail with such forces allied against her? In this novel inspired by
"I loved the touch of folk magic and the ancient curse. Splendid. This is a magnificent first publication.” -Tamora Pierce, author of The Lioness Quartet and Beka Cooper: Terrier
Reviews
A Curse Dark as Gold
“Sometimes you can literally smell the presence of a writer almost before reading the first lines of a first novel. Elizabeth Bunce is the real thing, no question about it. A Curse Dark as Gold beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. ... I couldn’t put it down. She’s that good.” -Peter S. Beagle, author of Tamsin and The Last Unicorn
“Let’s just make this perfectly clear: I loved this book. Think you know Rumpelstiltskin? Think again.” -Sarah Miller, author of Miss Spitfire: Reaching Hellen Keller
Read Sarah Miller’s full review at sarahmillerbooks.blogspot.com
“Rumpelstiltskin,” the miller’s daughter of the fairy tale comes to life as a young woman determined to save her family and her mill--whatever the cost.
Honors for Curse
Winner of the 2009 William C. Morris Young Adult Debut Award
A Smithsonian Notable Book for Children
A 2008 Cybils Award finalist
Awarded a Blue Ribbon from the
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A Kansas Notable Book
