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Sleeping Beauty, the One Who Took the Really Long Nap: A Wish Novel (Twice Upon a Time #2)

Sleeping Beauty, the One Who Took the Really Long Nap: A Wish Novel (Twice Upon a Time #2)

Published in
2006
3.99
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Description

The story is a modern twist on the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. The protagonist, Rose, is a princess who falls into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. She wakes up hundreds of years later in a world completely different from her own. The book follows her journey as she tries to adapt to her new life and find her place in this new world. It's not easy being Princess Rose, especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects, only to end up pricking your finger and slumbering for a hundred years. Meanwhile, it's challenging for The Prince, whose mother has ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods leads him to a hidden castle and a sleeping beauty. Happily ever after doesn't come until the prince helps the princess awaken and brings her home to Mother. Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale.
Age
8-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
176 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Teaches important life lessons