See ya later, Cinderella! Keep up, Snow White! There's a new crop of princesses in town, and these girls don't wait for a prince to come to the rescue. Whether it's slaying dragons or having less grace and more good sense, the heroines in these six stories put unexpected spice into traditional fairy-tale conventions.
With sassy artwork and typography to match, this book is THE read-aloud or read-alone for any girl who likes her "happily ever after" with a twist.
For more stories of unconventional princesses, visit A Mighty Girl's Ultimate Guide to the Independent Princess.
"These quirky, independent heroines battle dragons and endure odds to conventional conclusions, and children familiar with classic fairy tales will enjoy revisiting characters such as the Frog Prince, Sleeping Beauty, and the Three Bears." -- School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 9 |
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Author | Fiona Waters |
Illustrator | Ella Burfoot |
ISBN | 0753459531 |
Publication Date | Sep 30, 2008 |
Publisher | Kingfisher |
Language | English |