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Gr 4–6—The premise in this debut novel is that the princes in the "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Rapunzel," and "Sleeping Beauty" stories resent their relative anonymity (they're all just known as "Prince Charming") and want some recognition. Then, too, that "happily ever after" thing isn't working for any of them, so the princes and their princesses set off to rectify matters. The eigh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Darn those bards, those spinmeisters with their princess-centric tales that shunt the ladies' romantic counterparts off to the side. What, debut author Healy wants to know, about the guys? Determined to rectify earlier troubadours' narrative failings, he introduces us to four Prince Charmings (or Princes Charming, depending on your grammatical druthers): strapping Gustav, who keeps an eye out for Rapunzel; gallant Liam, who is pro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Four Prince Charmings--strapping Gustav, who keeps an eye out for Rapunzel; gallant Liam, who is promised to Briar Rose whether he likes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A unique fairy-tale retelling. Various stories (“Rapunzel,” “Snow White,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “Cinderella”) converge, united by a single wicked witch, and the focus is turned from the damsels in distress to their unsung—and unknown—heroes. Plenty of action, adventure, romance, and humor ensure wide-ranging appeal. Christopher Healy has a gift for the absurd: “Duncan let h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More