Swan Lake

Title: Swan Lake
Author: Adele Geras
Illustrator: Emma Chichester
Genre: Traditional or Folk Literature

Summary:
This fairy tale is just one from the series The Magic of Ballet by Adele Geras. The story begins at a magical lake called The Lake of Swans. This lake is home to fair maidens who have been put under the spell of the evil magician Von Rothbart. The most beautiful swan on the lake was once a princess named Odette. One day a prince was walking through the forest and saw a beautiful swan turn into an even more beautiful women. It was love at first sight. He proclaimed his love to the women who called herself Odette. He promised to marry her and kill the evil magician. At this promise the beautiful princess protested. She explained to the Prince that Von Rathbart's spell had bound his life to hers, and his end would mean her death. Read this book to find out about the strength of love and how one is willing to do anything for it.