Courageous Princess

Edition excerpt from The Courageous Princess (2006): Once upon a time, a greedy dragon kidnapped a beloved princess . . . but if you think she just waited around for some charming prince to rescue her, you're in for a surprise! Princess Mabelrose may not be the fairest of the land, but she has enough brains and bravery to fend for herself in a fantasy world of danger and adventure! From a mighty dragon with an army of trolls, to a tyrant tiger king, Mabelrose meets each challenge with courage and pluck, her bravery winning her the help and friendship of many of the people, creatures, and magical beings she encounters in her quest to find her way home. • 'Espinosa's influences seem to be equal parts Grimm fairy tales, animated Disney films, the Wizard of Oz, and Japanese manga, and the work is meticulously rendered in a seductive palette of brights and shadows.' -Publishers Weekly review of a previous edition of The Courageous Princess