Author:
Mayer, Marianne
Every night, the king locks his 12 daughters in their room. Every morning, he finds the princesses looking unearthly pale, their new dancing slippers in tatters. Can a young gardener solve the mystery without becoming bewitched himself? A graceful retelling, says booklist. The illlustrations are a sumptuous feast. A stunning piece to savor. For ages 5 and up.