Author:Anne Fine
The King is at his wit's end; twelve daughters and every morning their shoes are torn to ribbons! Nobody can tell him why, so he promises that whoever uncovers their secret will inherit his kingdom. The reward is huge - but the price of failure is their head. Who will risk it all for a dance with the princesses?
This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children.
This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.
A clawed masterpiece . . . A book about being comfortable in your own skin rather than someone else's fur
—— Philip Ardagh , GuardianDarkly comic and richly rewarding . . . Shines with originality
—— TelegraphI loved To Be A Cat . . . Very funny and surprising
—— John BoyneHere is the black comedy that made Matt Haig's Shadow Forest so irresistible
—— The TimesA terrific yarn
—— Independent on SundayI loved this book. I read it in one sitting and was completely caught up in the crazy fairy tale world that Karen Mahoney has created! Overall, a brilliant and enchanting read!
—— Belle Books