Every night, the king locks his 12 daughters in their room. Every morning, he finds them looking pale with their new dancing slippers in tatters. Can a young gardener solve the mystery without becoming bewitched himself? Full color.

Every night, the king locks his 12 daughters in their room. Every morning, he finds them looking pale with their new dancing slippers in tatters. Can a young gardener solve the mystery without becoming bewitched himself? Full color.

For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.

Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.

Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.