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After a curse is placed upon her as a baby, a princess pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. One hundred years later, a handsome prince tries to undo the curse.
Quick Summary
John and Louise's retelling of Sleeping Beauty spices up the classic curse with a lively, modern voice that feels fresh without ditching the fairy-tale magic. At just over two thousand words, it's a fast, satisfying read that lets kids power through in one sitting, yet the prose is rich enough to keep more confident readers interested. The tale tracks the princess from the moment the spell is cast, through the fateful prick on a spinning wheel, and into the bizarre century-long slumber before a brave prince arrives with a clever plan that throws a fun twist into the usual rescue. Parents can rest assured that while there are a few tense beats the looming deadline of the curse, the eerie sleeping kingdom the overall tone stays light-hearted and hopeful. If your child enjoys fairy-tale retellings with a dash of humor and a hint of adventure, this one's a great pick, especially for reluctant readers looking for a quick, rewarding story. Fans of similar modern spins on classic tales like *The Paper Bag Princess* will likely love this too.