Books with title The Princess Sonia

A simple fairy tale meets bold, geometric art in this fresh, witty story from Japan.Once upon a time, a king and queen discover among their flowers a lovely and very tiny princess perched on a leaf. Overjoyed to have found a daughter, they fashion for her a single-feather bed and watch as she grows large enough to sleep in a ring box, a teacup, and a teddy bear’s lap. But still the princess keeps growing and growing, until her head pokes through the top of even the tallest tower. Can the king figure out how to break the spell before the enormous tower crumbles and falls? With bright, stylized artwork and a vertical foldout befitting a very big princess, this whimsical follow-up to The Tiny King is sure to be a big hit.

A young girl has flights of fancy that take her from Africa to the world of make-believe where she imagines she's a fairy tale princess. Her no-nonsense grandmother whoi s a teacher tries to keep her grounded with realistic stories and plenty of chores on their small ranch in Texas. However, one night after supper, "Grammam" tells her "Girl-Chile" about a princess from Africa, weaving a tale that encompasses both of the young dreamer's fondest fantasies. The story involves African tribes and a young boy's search for a Chief's daughter who was sold into slavery on the condition that if he finds the "princess," the Chief will give him her hand in marriage. The story of romance and African traditions fascinates and enthralls Girl-Chile and she tells her Grammam it is the best story she has ever heard!

Ancient Egypt. Thirteen-year-old Shahira lives with her adoptive mother, Halima and Meret, Halima’s jealous daughter. Shahira is wrongly accused of stealing and suspects that Meret has set her up. Shahira is sent to work in Commander Nebamon’s house.One day in the herb garden a cobra is about to strike, but Shahira sings to the snake and sends it away.She remembers a similar occurrence when she was a child and is mystified by the power she seems to have over snakes. There is also the strange serpentine birthmark on the sole of her foot.What does it all mean? Who are her real parents?Halima’s death-bed revelations shock and confuse her and she is given a quest to fulfil.When Ahmose, the handsome apprentice boy she has befriended, asks her to help him she is further caught up in world of danger and intrigue.( This book is for ages 12 plus)‘This is a thrilling story that really brings alive Ancient Egyptian life in the time of Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third.’ Jacques Kinnear, Egyptologist and author.‘I found myself captivated by the wonderful description.’ Stephanie Baudet, children’s author.'This is a really intriguing story, full of excitement and twists and turns.' Stephanie Stansbie, adjudicating the Little Tiger Press Writing for Children competition at the Winchester Writers’ Festival.Shirley Harber is an author and poet. She has lived in Egypt and now resides in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire.

When Clary Ferrie’s school closes down, she is forced to finish her final junior year in a neighbouring village school. Why does Clary’s new teacher make her life a misery from the start of term, and why does she have a strange fixation with Clary’s hair? Have the evil Unseelie discovered a way of gaining back the powers that were removed from them upon their banishment from Seelie? Clary finds herself in mortal danger – can the King of Seelie help her before it’s too late?

Dreams come true with Lettice Rabbit!Lettice goes skating and joins in with the crowning of The Ice Princess in this enchanting picture book – perfect for little girls! Over a million Lettice Rabbit books soldIt's a dream come true for Lettice when she is asked to take part in a Winter Festival for the crowning of the Ice Princess. But it seems that the ceremony will be ruined when the Princess's tiara is lost in the snow…Is there anything Lettice can do to help?

Days after she witnesses a mysterious explosion in 19th-century London, 16-year-old Becky Winter is on her way to a small country In Central Europe, as a companion to Adelaide, a Cockney commoner who'd rather play board games than be a princess. But after an assassination makes Adelaide ruler of Razkavia, she rises to the occasion and her new station, gleefully playing international politics with the help of Becky and Jim Taylor, a dashing young detective.