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For Biddle's Sake
Children's fiction
For Biddle's Sake
Book 5 of the The Princess Tales series
104 pages · First published 2002
Parsley is a kind girl with one unfortunate weakness: she cannot resist the parsley growing in fairy Bombina’s garden. When Bombina is released from punishment, her habit of turning humans into toads collides with trouble at Biddle Castle, where selfish twin princes torment their younger brother Tansy. A green toad, an unlikely prince, and the question of who truly deserves to rule become tangled together. Gail Carson Levine’s retelling of the German tale “Puddocky” combines transformation magic, sibling rivalry, and comic romance while repeatedly proving that appearances are poor guides to character.
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People magically transformed into toads; imprisonment; bullying and false blame by siblings; succession conflict; mild fantasy peril; romantic affection.
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Moonlight Milk
A gently sweet pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- Garnish: Food-grade shimmer, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Family Secret Sour
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- 2 oz bourbon
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- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 1/2 oz pasteurized egg white or aquafaba (optional) ↗
- Ice
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- If using egg white, dry-shake first. Add ice and shake again, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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