How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.
Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.

Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.

This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.

Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/24/2020
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780316540889
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515876 / How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 98
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels for kids and teens. She has been a finalist for an Eisner and a Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. Her website is www.blackholly.com.