Princess Harbor Rose is cursed. She's lived her whole life hidden away on a remote island with her magical aunts, following all the rules for being a princess. Now it is only one more year until thirteenth birthday, when a hero will finally arrive to save her from her curse.
But as with any story, there are two sides... and the curse told of much more than a single princess's uncertain fate. It told of a dangerous foe rooted in powerful magic. It told of a terrible war that could destroy everything if a young hero didn't arrive in time. It told of a magic imbued with hope that could save everyone, but only if they believe.
With her beloved kingdom and island at grave risk, Harbor Rose has a choice: Should she wait for the hero, or take matters into her own hands? This imaginative story takes elements from the classic tale "Sleeping Beauty" and reinvents them to create a compelling world full of adventure and wonder.
"Harbor’s story quickly diverges from the familiar classic, exploring what it means to be a hero, both in our world and in the land of fairy tales. Blakemore blends the fantastic and the mysterious into a fast-paced narrative that still leaves room for the characters to breathe and to wonder.... An imaginative adventure both familiar and new." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Megan Frazer Blakemore |
ISBN | 1547609567 |
Publication Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Language | English |