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Summary
In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place.
"The prince is smart and strong,"
she confided in her mother.
"But if I'm being honest,
I see him as a brother."
Her mother said, "Just go!
And have a bit of fun.
The prince might not be right,
but you could meet the one."
Once in a faraway kingdom, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but she's not as excited to go as everyone else. After her mother convinces her to make an appearance, she makes a huge impression on everyone present, from the villagers to the king and queen, but she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.
Author Notes
Daniel Haack is an Emmy Award winner who made his children's book debut with Prince & Knight . He loves writing stories that are filled with action and adventure (and okay, maybe a little bit of romance, too). He graduated from Ithaca College as a Park Scholar and is a Saul Zaentz Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. A former Wisconsin farm boy, Daniel currently splits his time between Los Angeles and Boston. Find out more at danielhaack.com.
Isabel Galupo lives and works in Los Angeles. She graduated from Ithaca College as a Park Scholar with a BS in screenwriting and also participated in the Lambda Literary Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices. When not writing, Isabel FaceTimes with her four younger sisters and daydreams about the fat, squishy pug that she will one day adopt. Visit isabelgalupo.com to learn more.
Becca Human is an artist and filmmaker living and working in London, England. Their colorful illustrations, comics, and films fluctuate between narrative and abstract, and are often driven by themes of futurism, isolation, and surrealism. You can find their work at beccahuman.com.
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
In an eclectic kingdom, a tenacious young woman, who wears an enviable suit of stylish armor and has a dragon for a pet, dreads attending the king and queen's ball, where they hope to "find their son a worthy bride." When she is chosen as the best match for the prince, she is miserable (he's a nice enough guy, but "I see him as a brother"). When she's approached by "a beautiful girl"-the princess-"who took the maiden's breath away," the two form an instant romantic bond. Readers may expect resistance from the king and queen; refreshingly, though, the two wholeheartedly approve of the match. Artist Human dresses the diverse villagers in lavish, jewel-toned gowns and dramatic headpieces, bringing a sense of opulence to the pages. Galupo and Haack joyfully subvert fairy tale tropes while maintaining romance and enchantment. Ages 4-8. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
When it's announced that a medieval prince must choose a bride, only one village maiden doesn't see him (or any man) as husband material. But when she meets the prince's sister at the ball... This follow-up to the likewise gay-positive Prince & Knight features rhymes that are indifferent to meter, but the sumptuous jewel-toned art gives the Middle Ages an enchanting aura. (c) Copyright 2021. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Haack follows up Prince & Knight (2018) with another inclusive picture book that expands fairy tale staples: in a faraway kingdom, a prince comes of age, and the king and queen host a ball to find him a suitable bride. One maiden, however, is less than thrilled. A warrior girl, she knows him from the battlefield, and she admires but does not love him. Still, in the story's easy rhyme, her mother encourages her to attend the ball anyway: ""Just go! / And have a bit of fun. / The prince might not be right, / but you could meet the one."" At the ball, however, everyone seems convinced she's perfect for the prince! Even the king and queen insist on a dance. But the maiden realizes this isn't the future she wants and flees, only to encounter a girl outside. It's love at first sight, and even when the girl turns out to be the princess, all ends well: the king and queen give their blessing immediately. There is wonderful diversity in the colorful illustrations the royal family is Black, the visiting princesses come from multicultural backgrounds, and a range of body types are represented. The ultimate conflict here is about staying true to yourself despite outside influences, and it's a welcome message for all. Share widely this sweet, openhearted fairy tale that gently affirms all kinds of love.--Maggie Reagan Copyright 2019 Booklist
