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Not-so-Sleeping Beauty: an untraditional graphic novel

By Katie Schenkel

What if Sleeping Beauty’s princesses stopped waiting—and rewrote the rules together?

funny · empowering · adventurous · playful

Genres

Fantasy Fairy Tales Graphic Novels

What is Not-so-Sleeping Beauty: an untraditional graphic novel about?

Ava is tired of fairy tales where princesses wait helplessly for a prince to rescue them. When she tumbles into the story of Sleeping Beauty, she meets Briar Rose and decides it is time for a change. Together, they question the old rules, stand up for themselves and find a clever way to take control of their own adventure. This lively graphic novel gives a familiar fairy tale a funny, modern twist, celebrating friendship, courage and speaking up.

About the author

Katie Schenkel is a writer who creates lively stories and comics for children and young readers. She helped write the award-winning graphic novel The Cardboard Kingdom, where children turn cardboard boxes into amazing costumes and adventures. Katie has also written books such as My Slime Is Alive! and Alice, Secret Agent of Wonderland. Her stories celebrate imagination, friendship and teamwork.

Pages

29 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2024

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