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The Princess And The Pea

Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

A prince seeks a true princess to marry, but none seem to meet his exacting standards. One stormy night, a young woman arrives at the castle claiming to be a princess. The Queen devises a clever test involving a single pea to determine if the mysterious visitor is truly of royal blood.

About the author

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Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner grew up and still lives in London. Being dyslexic, she did not learn to read or write until she was fourteen and had been thrown out of several schools, labeled unteachable, and sent to a school for maladjusted children. Despite this, she gained a degree with highest honors at a leading London art college, followed by a scholarship to a theater school, and then went on to become a very successful costume designer, working on some notable productions. After the births of twin dau...