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After her parents are assassinated, Princess Ben is left under the cruel rule of Queen Sophia, who keeps her locked away in the castle’s highest tower. While starved and miserable, Ben stumbles into a secret, magical room that begins to teach her the arts of sorcery. Trained in wielding an obstinate flying broomstick, secretly refilling the castle’s pantry, and even setting her hair ablaze, she develops clandestine skills that set the stage for rebellion. When a mortal threat looms over the realm, Ben must confront tyranny, protect her people, and ultimately determine whether her newfound powers are sufficient to steer her kingdom toward freedom.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Catherine Gilbert Murdock
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