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Isabella, known for her beauty and laziness, agrees to marry a prince who shares her lackadaisical ways. To encourage self‑reliance, the sorceress who raised her grants Isabella a goat’s head, hoping the physical reminder will spur her into action.
The story blends elements of fairy‑tale tropes, personal transformation, and magic, inviting readers to explore themes of responsibility, identity, and the challenges of stepping beyond one's comfort zone.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Leah Sharpe
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