Books like Sleeping Beauty by Wendy Mass
In Wendy Mass’s fresh take on the classic fairy tale, a princess emerges from a hundred‑year hibernation and finds herself at the center of a world that has moved on. A young man with his own struggles arrives, and together they must navigate both personal obstacles and a tale that has always had a darker side. The novel blends timeless elements of dreams and destiny with contemporary concerns, offering a nuanced view of the beloved Sleeping Beauty narrative.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Wendy Mass
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