The Princess and the Castle

Even in the enchanted realm of Wildflower Kingdom the castle can get messy. This becomes a problem when King Andrew and Queen Jennifer must make a trip to fetch a visiting duchess, and don’t have time to clean up before they go. To their relief, Princess Olivia volunteers to do the job . . . with the help of the family’s magic wand. She gets off to a good start, but is soon interrupted by her little sister, Princess Juniper, who demands to try the wand herself.

As can happen with siblings, what starts as a small tiff soon turns into a battle. Unfortunately this fight involves magic . . . magic that turns Princess Juniper into a mouse! Even worse, the magic wand’s power has been drained. Now the two princesses have to face the consequences of their actions while finishing cleaning the castle and keeping the castle cat, Henry the Eighth, away tasty looking Juniper.

This relatable story is perfect for young listeners and a delightful addition to A.M. Luzzader’s wonderful series of early chapter books.