Long ago, in a peaceful kingdom where fairies still moved between the human and magical worlds, a much-loved princess was born. But when an uninvited fairy casts a terrible spell, the child is destined to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a deep sleep. Despite the king and queen's efforts to protect her, the prophecy comes true. The princess-and the entire castle-slumber behind an impenetrable forest of thorns for one hundred years. When a courageous young prince discovers the forgotten castle, an extraordinary awakening begins. Yet opening her eyes is only the beginning of the princess's journey: she must now learn to understand a world transformed by time and discover that kindness, friendship and courage never grow old. A tender and beautifully expanded retelling of the timeless fairy tale, adapted for a new generation of readers.
