Princess Minna : The Wicked Wood

Princess Minna is on a quest to escape the Wicked Wood, where the King and Queen have disappeared. She must tame unicorns, kiss frogs, and fight dragons to find her friends, but Lorenzo has eaten so much gingerbread that he can't get off the ground.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Princess Minna, a spirited and adventurous young woman, resides in Castle Tall-Towers alongside her royal family, including the King, Queen, Raymond the Wizard, and her loyal dragon companion, Lorenzo. The kingdom is filled with constant mix-ups and mishaps, and Princess Minna finds great joy in resolving them. With her remarkable abilities to tame unicorns, kiss frogs, and even engage in fierce battles with dragons (excluding Lorenzo), she is an expert at fixing things before the sun sets.

However, a mysterious turn of events occurs in the kingdom when the King and Queen suddenly vanish without a trace. The townsfolk, who witnessed the incident, are left in disbelief and fear. Worried and determined to find her missing family, Princess Minna sets off on a perilous journey into the Wicked Wood. Along the way, she encounters her friends, who have also ventured into the forest in search of the King and Queen.

To their dismay, they too disappear one by one, leaving Princess Minna alone in her quest. As she navigates through the treacherous and enchanted woods, she stumbles upon a peculiar sight—the house of the Wicked Witch, adorned with gingerbread walls. Shocked and alarmed, Minna realizes that she must act quickly to rescue her friends and return them to their homes before nightfall.

However, the task proves to be more challenging than expected. Lorenzo, who has indulged in too much gingerbread, has become too heavy to fly, leaving the group stranded in the Wicked Wood. With her quick thinking and resourcefulness, Princess Minna comes up with a brilliant plan. She uses her magic wand to create a giant gingerbread bird, which lifts Lorenzo and the others to safety.

As they fly home, Princess Minna reflects on the importance of friendship and the strength of determination. She realizes that even in the face of adversity, when friends come together and work together, they can overcome any obstacle.

The Wicked Wood is a captivating and humorous chapter book, filled with vibrant illustrations that bring the story to life. It is perfect for readers who are transitioning from picture books and enjoy visual storytelling. Through Princess Minna's adventures, readers will learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of magic.

In conclusion, Princess Minna's love for solving mix-ups and mishaps leads her on a thrilling adventure into the Wicked Wood. With her determination and magical abilities, she rescues her friends and returns them safely to their homes. The Wicked Wood is a captivating and entertaining story that teaches valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of magic.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839949425