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Description
In this retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale, two brothers named Humphrey and Albert fall asleep at Princess Briar Rose's enchanted party and wake up nearly one hundred years later, only to discover the entire royal court is still under a sleeping curse. The brothers refuse to break the curse with a kiss and set off to find a handsome prince, but instead encounter Daniel Bernoulli, an inventor who has built a flying machine. The story explores whether an ordinary inventor can accomplish what only a prince was supposed to do and break the enchantment.
Quick Summary
Kathryn Lasky spins a hilarious Sleeping Beauty twist by sending two curious boys on a wild treasure hunt through an enchanted castle where nothing is quite what they expect. Kids will giggle at the silly mix-ups, cheer for the unexpected inventor they discover, and love that the "handsome prince" turns out to be a wacky flying machine creator instead. If your kid loves the wacky humor and surprise endings in Roald Dahl's "The Magic Finger" or "Matilda," they'll be completely hooked on this castle adventure. With its short chapters, quick pacing, and AR Level 3.4, this book is ideal for kids ages 5-8 in grades K-3 who enjoy funny fairy tale retellings.