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The King’s wedding brings joy to the kingdom, yet soon after, the Princess is overwhelmed by sadness. Determined to restore her happiness, the Prince turns to an unexpected source: a troupe of puppeteers who perform a special play on Christmas Day. Their heartfelt performance must find a way to penetrate the Princess’s gloom and revive hope for the realm.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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