Eager to learn the answer, an enchantress casts her magic mirror into our universe. Reflected in it are princesses from around the world and across centuries who refuse to be pretty, polite, and obedient. Princess Leila of the desert protects her people from the king with the black-and-gold banner; Princess Tica takes a crocodile for a pet; Princess Ellen explores the high seas; Princess Abayome puts empathy and kindness above royal beauty; and in an apartment building, a girl named Princess saves her communitys beloved garden from the hands of urban developers. These girls are fierce, brave, and determined to do the rescuing themselves. Connecting their stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princesss power comes not from her title or looks, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, are by turns charming and bold, familiar and surprising.

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by WW Norton & Co .

Lydia Corry is a British illustrator and graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. She lives with her family in Hastings. lydiacorry. com @lydiacorryillustration Natasha Farrant is a writer and literary scout. She is the author of the widely praised Children of Castle Rock (Faber, 2018), and other books. She lives in London with her family. natashafarrant. com @NatashaFarrant1