Taunted by fate, Aurore soon learns that although she cannot sidestep her own destiny, love itself is actually the most powerful magic of all. Then one day she meets a handsome stranger in an enchanted wood and begins an adventure the likes of which she never dreamed of.This is the story of the Sleeping Beauty, here quite awake and given new voice. Forbidden princesslike tasks of embroidery and sewing, she explores the great outdoors, reveling in the flora and fauna that surround her castle home. A sleep of a hundred years following the pricking of a finger is the best that can be done.And so Aurore grows up.
Those who can, intervene, but evil has a way of holding fast. They use her christening as an occasion for revenge, and her young life is overshadowed by a curse of death almost as soon as it has begun. When Aurore arrives, though the entire kingdom celebrates, not all are overjoyed.
Select type of book search you would like to make. 4.5 6 Ratings 6.99 6.99 Publisher Description 'ONCE UPON A TIME' IS TIMELESS The Princess Aurore has had an unusual childhood. Cursed at birth, Aurore is fated to prick her finger at the age of sixteen and sleep for one hundred years. Sign In Register Help You have items in your cart. The Princess Aurore has had an unusual childhood. This was an absolutely charming retelling of Sleeping Beauty that should delight young adult readers and adults everywhere. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I was intrigued by how Dokey was going to tackle the one-hundred years sleep considering that theres nothing more boring than watching a person sleep, but she. For years the king and queen despaired of ever having a child. Find Beauty Sleep by Dokey, Cameron at Biblio. As the days go by, the adventurous princess makes a habit of exploring the lands beyond the castle, where her warmth and generosity earn her the devotion of the townspeople.īut when she finds out the impending curse will not only harm her-but the entire kingdom-Aurore embarks on a dangerous quest to end the evil magic."LITTLE PRINCESS, LOVELY AS THE DAWN, WELL-NAMED AURORE."With these seemingly innocent words, the fate of a newborn princess is sealed. And when her stepmother-repentant and supposedly seeking forgiveness-appears in the city, Jessica must decide whom to trust.Ĭursed at birth, Princess Aurore is fated to prick her finger at age sixteen and sleep for one hundred years. With no choice, Jessica escapes to London and finds herself surrounded by an odd band of outcasts who accept her into their makeshift family. But as Jessica grows into a beautiful young woman, it becomes clear that her stepmother is wildly-and murderously-jealous of her. Two beloved and timeless tales-Snow White and Sleeping Beauty-find new life in these magical and imaginative retellings filled with romance and adventure.Īfter the tragic death of her mother, Jessica’s father finds love again.
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