The Magic of Speaking Up
The nameless princess might get a name today!
Her 14th try is looking good . . . Even though she can’t get a word in edgewise.
Then the Blackfly Queen strides into the feasting hall . . . Just as the oh-so-tasty parsnip fries run out.
Arrows fly! Tempers flare! Another christening goes up in smoke!
Her fairy godmother’s perfect leadership gift has one small side effect: The princess has 15 days to make a name for herself . . .
Or she’ll be invisible for life! What’s a princess to do?
Can she finally use the tool that’s never worked. . .her quiet voice?
For ages 9 to 12
For fans of Jean Ferris’ Once Upon A Marigold, Jessica Day George’s Tuesdays at the Castle series. It’s Gail Carson Levine’s Ella Enchanted meets The King’s Speech.
Reading Age:
9 to 12
A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale: Book 1
Print length:
266 pages
Language: English
Can a magically-disguised princess make herself heard when it really matters?
The fifteenth child of the royal family of Cochem can’t get anyone to listen. She’s got tools, solid ideas, and important information. Someone has to stop the Blackfly Queen before it’s too late!
Have you ever had a great idea and couldn’t get anyone to listen? Or maybe you built an amazing model or folded a paper jet or cooked up something else that turned out fair to excellent–but no one was interested.
If you know what I’m talking about, you’ll relate to Twyla’s story–oops! The name of this inventor princess is top secret! Don’t tell! In the book, she goes by “Fifteenth”.
Why read Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales?
“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, School Library Journal
If you’re looking for kids books that ignite curiosity, you’ve come to the right place! These exciting children’s books are about exploring life’s possibilities and finding the magic hidden inside each of us.
In the Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales, royal kids take on magical challenges that are difficult but worthwhile. When you’re on an extraordinary adventure, it’s funny how an ordinary thing can help. These smart and friendly heroes and heroines speak up, (and hatch dragons), take tests, (and defeat the Blackfly queen), deal with less than perfect scores, (and cupids), find their way around, (and get lost), stay friends even when they disagree, (and struggle with fairy godparents) and find a way to belong in a new place.
For ages 9 to 12. Read the books in any order.
Whether it’s speaking up at a feast, reading a compass or taking a test in a strange kingdom, these Tales are all about discovering the magic in your life!
What Readers Say:
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Listen (5 Minute Sample):
Come join the party for Fifteenth! Read by the author.
Listen (Chapter 1):
From the AI narrated audiobook. Produced with GooglePlay technology and edited by the author.
Deepen the Learning, Add to the Fun!
Take a mini-tour of Cochem!
The real town of Cochem has a castle perched high above the Mosel River valley in Germany. It’s the inspiration for the Cochem Kingdom in Trouble With Parsnips. There’s something in the air that just says fairy tale. Take a mini-tour.
Test Your Skill!
Test your skill and your knowledge of the Seven Kingdoms with a maze or a puzzle.
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Get quizzes for each of the Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales, formatted as a ready-to-upload teacher quiz for AR.
The book cover has changed, but the story is still the same zany adventure! Feel free to share with your library patrons or students who are deciding what book to read next.
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