About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like the odd one out in a high-achieving family or is struggling with a string of clumsy mistakes. It provides a comforting, humorous perspective for the child who feels like they can never quite get things right, showing that even our perceived flaws can be our greatest strengths. Gorse is the thirteenth child in a family of incredibly talented fairies, but she is notoriously accident-prone. When she arrives late to the royal christening of Princess Talia and accidentally delivers a curse instead of a blessing, she must find a way to navigate the consequences. This clever retelling of Sleeping Beauty focuses on themes of self-acceptance, the burden of expectations, and finding one's unique place in the world. It is a gentle, imaginative read perfect for middle-grade students who enjoy fractured fairy tales with a deep emotional core.
