Cirrus@Austlit

'A surprising and mischievous original fairy tale from beloved children's author Megan Hess.  
'Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power. Each enchanting story will be set in a decadent faraway land, with uplifting themes that will resonate with young girls – and no Prince Charmings!  

'Stories stitched and spun with gold, in far-off lands, forever told.
From tiny huts to kingdoms wide, every girl has a Queen inside.

'In A Most Mysterious Manor, a girl called Poppy Grace has been dreadfully bored since her best friend Bella went away. They used to do everything together! But Poppy’s boredom turns to wonder when something strange happens in her manor. What will she discover?'

'A surprising and mischievous fairy tale about independence, with a twist!' (Publication summary) 

'A thrilling original fairytale from Megan Hess about the daughter of a locksmith, an evil queen and her secret cage of crows.​

'Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new fairytale about the daughter of a locksmith, who finds a strange key belonging to the queen.

'Violet lives in the wintry forest with her mother, a renowned locksmith. Her mother taught her many things, but the two most important were how to pick a lock in an emergency, and to always trust your instincts – and when Violet finds a lost key belonging to the Queen, she’ll need to do both if she wants to survive her visit to the Palace ... 

A mysterious, heartwarming fairy tale about trusting your gut. 

'The second thrilling picture book in Megan Hess's Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Every girl has a queen inside!' (Publication summary)

'An original festive fairytale from best-selling author Megan Hess. 

'Best-selling author Megan Hess shines in The Curious Crown, a glorious original fairy tale about a legendary crown, and the girl who needs to borrow it for a festive miracle …

'As the snow swirls on Christmas Eve, young Ella Rose gazes out the palace window and sees a boy whose own tree is bare. Her family’s Christmas tree is laden with baubles, and she wants to share some with him – but when she goes to leave, it’s freezing outside, and the weather is fierce.

'However, Ella Rose dreams of being fierce, too. In her palace, under lock and key, is a magical crown that once belonged to her mother. If she borrows it – just for one night – will it give her the courage, strength and creativity she needs to help this boy?

'A sparkling, festive fairy tale about compassion and inner strength.'  (Publication summary)