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Description
Annie, the younger sister of the princess who would become known as Sleeping Beauty, discovers she is immune to magic and remains awake when an enchanted sleep falls over the entire castle. With the kingdom frozen in time, Annie sets out on a quest to break the spell and wake her family. The story follows her journey through a magical world filled with fairy tale characters and enchanted challenges.
Quick Summary
Imagine being the only person in a sleeping castle who can't nap her way through a curse, which is exactly what happens to Annie, the non-magical sister who stays wide awake when everyone else falls under a hundred-year spell. Readers will cheer as she befriends dragons, outwits clever villains, and discovers she might be the only one who can save her family by thinking outside the magical box. If your kid loves the humor and heart of "The Princess in Black" or enjoys fairy tale twists like "The Tale of Despereaux," they'll absolutely devour this story. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-7 who want a spunky heroine who proves that being different is her greatest superpower.