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This retelling explores the familiar folk motif of the king’s twelve princesses who, though confined to their locked chambers, lose their shoes night after night. The story examines themes of vanity, curiosity, and the unexpected consequences of secrecy.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diane Muldrow
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