Books like The twelve dancing princesses by John Cech
This book presents a sweet, traditional retelling of the legend surrounding the king's twelve daughters. Each night, after the family believes they have gone to bed, the girls’ shoes are found worn beyond use. The story captures the playful mystery and the refusal of ordinary royalty to conform to expectations, all set against a medieval kingdom where the locked bedroom becomes the stage for the princesses’ secret nightly dance.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Cech
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