The Twelve Dancing Princesses |
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| Illustrator:
| Isadora, Rachel |
| Author:
| Isadora, Rachel |
| ISBN: | 978-0-399-24744-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Putnam Juvenile |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.99 |
Book Description:
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A magic cloak. A hidden passage. A secret underground world beyond imagining. Night after night, the princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how are they doing it? The baffled king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery.
From the colourful flurry of the princesses' dressing room to a captivating night-time scene on an underground lake, Rachel Isadora has revitalized and re-imagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by...
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A magic cloak.
A hidden passage.
A secret underground world beyond imagining.
Night after night, the princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how are they doing it? The baffled king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the mystery.
From the colourful flurry of the princesses' dressing room to a captivating night-time scene on an underground lake, Rachel Isadora has revitalized and re-imagined this well-loved Brothers Grimm fairy tale by bringing the story of the twelve princesses to Africa. Her collage of blazing colours, rich textures and dramatic shapes evoke the patterns and palette of this beautiful continent. Returning to the lush setting of The Princess and the Pea, the unique presentation of this classic tale is sure to enchant readers with its vibrant imagery.