Aza is far from beautiful. With pale skin and blood-red lips (not to mention ungainly size), she is seen as odd, at best. But Aza does have one blessing: a voice of astonishing beauty. In Ayortha, where singing is the main mode of communication, this gift is no small thing, and soon Aza finds herself rising at court. But, as she will discover, unexpected good fortune can also bring unexpected danger... Funny and moving, wise as well as uplifting, Fairest represents New York Times bestselling author Gail Carson Levine at her finest. Composer-director Todd Hobin has crafted melodies for all the story's lyrics and songs, resulting in a unique listening experience -- an audiobook that has as much original music as a Broadway show!

Gail Carson Levine was awarded a Newbery Honor for her debut novel, Ella Enchanted. She has since published many other favorites, including The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, and Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly, a guide to writing for young authors. Gail lives with her husband in New York's Hudson River Valley.