Books like The rat prince by Bridget Hodder
In Bridget Hodder’s charming children’s tale, the former Lady Rose de Lancastyr, once known for her beauty, is forced by her stepmother to work as a kitchen maid in Lancastyr Manor. The manor’s rats, initially dismissive of her as a lack‑wit, show compassion by feeding her and gifting her an heirloom. When her stepmother devises a scheme to keep her from the ball, the rats unite to support and protect her, challenging the oppressive dynamics of her household.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Bridget Hodder
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