Long Live the Queen
Gerry Swallow, Valerio Fabbretti
Paperback
(Bloomsbury USA Childrens, Jan. 23, 2018)
For Elspeth Pule, the real world is dull and lonely, and she misses her friends Humpty Dumpty, Bo Peep, and Rodney, a giant talking wheel of cheese. So when she receives a request go back to a land where storybook characters are real, she immediately jumps at the chance.But upon her arrival, Elspeth learns that a horrible witch named Mary Mary Quite Contrary has kidnapped King William the Umpteenth's wife and taken her into a dark forest. To free her, Elspeth and her ragtag crew will have to pay the witch's ransom . . . or else. Can Elspeth use her bravery, smarts, and just a little bit of ill temper to thwart the evil witch and rescue her friend?With a hilarious irreverent voice, this rambunctious tale is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch.
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