The Princess Curse
The Princess Curse by Merrie Haskell is a middle-grade fantasy novel published by HarperCollins on May 28, 2013. This 352-page book presents an imaginative retelling of the fairy tales The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Beauty and the Beast, set in the fifteenth-century kingdom of Sylvania. The story follows thirteen-year-old Reveka, a clever herbalist’s apprentice, as she embarks on a quest to break a curse that compels the princesses to dance endlessly each night.
Readers will find a blend of magic, suspense, humor, and adventure as Reveka navigates the challenges of her mission. The narrative explores themes of courage and determination, as Reveka must confront the dangers of the Underworld to save the princesses and ultimately risk her own soul. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 7.75 inches in height and 5.25 inches in length, making it a suitable addition to any young reader’s collection.
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Merrie Haskell’s middle-grade fantasy novel Princess Curse is an imaginative retelling of the fairy tales The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Beauty and the Beast.
In the fifteenth-century kingdom of Sylvania, the prince offers a fabulous reward to anyone who cures the curse that forces the princesses to spend each night dancing to the point of exhaustion. Everyone who tries disappears or falls into an enchanted sleep.
Thirteen-year-old Reveka, a smart, courageous herbalist’s apprentice, decides to attempt to break the curse despite the danger. Unravelling the mystery behind the curse leads Reveka to the Underworld, and to save the princesses, Reveka will have to risk her soul.
Princess Curse combines magic, suspense, humor, and adventure into a story perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine.
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