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Synopsis
Heavy is the head—and the eyelids—of the princess who wears the crown… In Rosamund's realm, happiness hinges on a few simple beliefs. For every princess there's a prince. The King has ultimate power. Stepmothers should never be trusted. And bad things come to those who break with Tradition.… But when Rosa is pursued by a murderous huntsman and then captured by dwarves, her beliefs go up in smoke. Determined to escape and save her kingdom from imminent invasion, she agrees to become the subject of one of her stepmother's risky incantations—thus falling into a deep, deep sleep. When awakened by a touchy-feely stranger, Rosa must choose between Tradition and her future…between a host of eligible princes and a handsome, fair-haired outsider. And learn the difference between being a princess and ruling as a Queen.
Is The Sleeping Beauty appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Princess Rosamund's fairy tale doesn't go as planned when a murderous huntsman pursues her and dwarves capture her. Features mild peril and magical danger but no graphic content, with humor and fairy tale conventions cleverly questioned.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include attempted murder and magic-induced sleep.
Who'll love this
Readers who love fairy tales with twists will enjoy watching a princess escape tradition, outwit dwarves, and choose her own path instead of waiting for Prince Charming.