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In a kingdom where night falls picture‑perfect, a king’s twelve princesses emerge from their chambers each dawn with holes in their dancing slipper shoes and a pallor that vexes their father. A young gardener’s boy, curious and brave, wanders into their secret realm and discovers the truth behind their nightly adventures. With his ingenuity he breaks the evil spell, restoring the princesses’ health and the harmony of the palace.
First publish date: October 19, 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marianna Mayer
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