The girl's been asleep for a hundred years. The boy's got issues of his own. There are two sides to every fairy tale....
It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so.And it's not easy being The Prince. Especially when your mother has some ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods would help, you think. Until you find a certain hidden castle . . . and a certain sleeping beauty. Happily ever after? Not until the prince helps the princess awaken . . . and brings her home to Mother.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale! Praise for 11 Birthdays:* "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics."-- Booklist, starred review* "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate."-- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Finally:"Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me"Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy."-- TeensReadToo.comPraise for 13 Gifts:* "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal, starred review"Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews Wendy Mass is the author of award-winning books for young readers, including 11 Birthdays, Finally, 13 Gifts, The Last Present, and the Twice Upon a Time series; as well as A Mango-Shaped Space, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall, Leap Day, Every Soul a Star, Space Taxi, and The Candymakers. She lives with her family in New Jersey. Praise for 11 Birthdays:* "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics."-- Booklist, starred review* "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate."-- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Finally:"Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"-- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me"Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy."-- TeensReadToo.comPraise for 13 Gifts:* "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal, starred review"Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews
