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Description
In this fairy-tale adventure, Princess Emeralda a powerful witch as well as a royal learns that a centuries-old curse will turn every female in her family into a witch if they touch a flower after turning sixteen. Determined to end the spell, she journeys back to the day the curse was first cast, hoping to stop it before it takes hold, only to discover the secret that will let her break it in the present. Now she must use that knowledge to lift the curse before it destroys her family and costs her the love of Prince Eadric.
Quick Summary
Emeralda, a princess who's also a powerful witch, jumps back in time to break a family curse before she loses her true love, Prince Eadric, and the whole thing feels like a witty mash-up of classic fairy tale tropes with a modern, cheeky voice. Kids who enjoy clever twists on princess stories, especially those who liked the humor in the "Fairy Tale Reform School" series, will find this a fun, fast read, and the mix of light romance and magical mishaps keeps the pages turning even for reluctant readers. The adventure is packed with clever problem-solving, a few tense moments (like navigating dangerous historical periods), and a lot of laugh-out-loud moments that make it a great choice for read-alouds or bedtime. Parents will appreciate that the curse-breaking is handled with warmth and a positive message about love and perseverance, and there's nothing too scary just enough suspense to keep things exciting without nightmares. If your kid is into time-travel fantasies like "The Magic Tree House" but wants something with a stronger fairy-tale flavor, this fits the bill.