It's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing...

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beauty fights like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. A path to happiness is lost, then found again. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh...

When a queen has cravings, she has no idea about the extreme consequences of stealing produce from an evil witch. She has to give up her child, Rapunzel, and never sees her again. Rapunzel is put in a very hairy situation, being raised by a controlling witch.

When the little red hen gets in a rut with her bread making, the other animals are quick to make suggestions, but not as quick to help. When they each bring their own talents to the table, they have a much tastier time together.

When Cinderella's dad gets remarried, her new stepsiblings are not happy about having a new sister or cat. They do their best to ruin Cindy's chances with the cute, young singer in town. Little do they know, this singer finds a map that leads right to her heart.

When Little Red's hoodie gets muddy, she has to improvise and wear a different one. Wolf is thrown off, and his plans to steal from Red are foiled. But maybe this is just what needed to happen for Wolf to learn something he could have been doing all along.

The three little pigs, Uno, Dos, and Tres, are excited to open their new businesses. When a wolf comes by with visions of pork dishes in his head, the pigs are appalled. What will it take to get Lobo to pick pancakes over pork burgers?

Simple text and captivating illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Find out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by his evil uncle? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.

Repetitive text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk." When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living...

Simple text and adorable illustrations help tell the classic tale of "The Three Bears." Find out what happens when Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear return home to find Goldilocks sleeping in Little Bear's bed. A repetitive story line makes reading this classic tale enjoyable for young children and encourages a lifelong love for reading.