Valiant

A debut fairy tale reimagining featuring a strong female character and a daring quest just right for fans of Shannon Hale, Jessica Day George, and Gail Carson Levine. Saville hates sewing. How can she not when her father, the Tailor, loves his bolts of velvet and silk far more than he's ever loved her? Yet, when he is struck ill shortly after they arrive in the city of Reggen, Saville must don boy's clothes in the hopes of gaining a commission from the king to keep them fed. The kingdom is soon on edge when stories spread of an army of giants led by a man who cannot be killed. But giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. And then the giants do come to the city gates, two larger-than-life scouts whom Saville cunningly tricks into leaving. The Tailor of Reggen is the hero of the kingdom, the king promises his sister's hand in marriage, and by the time Saville reaches the palace doors, it is widely known that the Tailor single-handedly... Saville hates sewing. How can she not when her father, the Tailor, loves his bolts of velvet and silk far more than he's ever loved her? Yet, when he is struck ill shortly after they arrive in the city of Reggen, Saville must don boy's clothes in the hopes of gaining a commission from the king to keep them fed. The kingdom is soon on edge when stories spread of an army of giants led by a man who cannot be killed. But giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. And then the giants do come to the city gates, two larger-than-life scouts whom Saville cunningly tricks into leaving. The Tailor of Reggen is the hero of the kingdom, the king promises his sister's hand in marriage, and by the time Saville reaches the palace doors, it is widely known that the Tailor single-handedly killed the giants. When her secret—that she's a girl—is quickly discovered by Lord Galen Verras, the king's cousin, Saville's swept into the twists and turns of court politics. The deathless man is very real, and he will use his giant army to ensure he is given the throne freely or by force. Now, only a tailor girl with courage and cunning can see beyond the tales to discover the truth and save the kingdom again. Debut author Sarah McGuire artfully crafts a story of understanding, identity, and fighting to protect those you love most in Valiant, a rich reimagining of'The Brave Little Tailor.' Saville Hates Sewing. How Can She Not When Her Father, The Tailor, Loves His Bolts Of Velvet And Silk Far More Than He's Ever Loved Her? Yet, When He Is Struck Ill Shortly After They Arrive In The City Of Reggen, Saville Must Don Boy's Clothes In The Hopes Of Gaining A Commission From The King To Keep Them Fed. The Kingdom Is Soon On Edge When Stories Spread Of An Army Of Giants Led By A Man Who Cannot Be Killed. But Giants Are Just Stories, And No Man Is Immortal. And Then The Giants Do Come To The City Gates, Two Larger-than-life Scouts Whom Saville Cunningly Tricks Into Leaving. The Tailor Of Reggen Is The Hero Of The Kingdom, The King Promises His Sister's Hand In Marriage, And By The Time Saville Reaches The Palace Doors, It Is Widely Known That The Tailor Single-handedly Killed The Giants. When Her Secret—that She's A Girl—is Quickly Discovered By Lord Galen Verras, The King's Cousin, Saville's Swept Into The Twists And Turns Of Court Politics. The Deathless Man Is Very Real, And He Will Use His Giant Army To Ensure He Is Given The Throne Freely Or By Force. Now, Only A Tailor Girl With Courage And Cunning Can See Beyond The Tales To Discover The Truth And Save The Kingdom Again. Debut Author Sarah Mcguire Artfully Crafts A Story Of Understanding, Identity, And Fighting To Protect Those You Love Most In Valiant, A Rich Reimagining Of The Brave Little Tailor. Saville despises the bolts of velvet and silk that her father loves- he's always prized them more than he's ever loved her. Yet when he's struck ill, she'll do anything to survive, even donning boys' clothes and begging a commission to sew for the king. Piecing together a fine coat is far simpler than unknotting court gossip about an army of giants led by a man who cannot be defeated. And they're marching toward Reggen to seize the throne. But Saville knows giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. Then she meets them, two scouts as tall as trees. She tricks them into leaving, but tales of the daring tailor's triumph quickly spin into impossible feats of giant-slaying. And mere stories won't deter the Duke and his larger-than-life army. Now only a courageous and clever tailor girl can see beyond the rumors to save the kingdom again. "A reimagined 'Brave Little Tailor' about a clever young girl who saves her kingdom."-- Provided by publisher