Cette série bouleverse les notions traditionnelles de princesses et de contes de fées. La protagoniste, la princesse Harriet, est loin d'être une demoiselle en détresse ; c'est un personnage énergique et plein d'action qui trace sa propre voie. Les histoires regorgent d'humour, d'aventure et de rebondissements inattendus qui captiveront aussi bien les jeunes lecteurs que leurs parents. Elle offre une approche nouvelle et divertissante des tropes classiques.
Harriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. Harriet's parents tell her of the curse that a rat placed on her at birth, dooming her to prick her finger on a hamster wheel when she's twelve and fall into a deep sleep. For Harriet, this is most wonderful news: It means she's invincible until she's twelve! And so begins a grand life of adventure.
Princess Harriet defies the traditional damsel role in this action-packed sequel aimed at young readers who enjoy adventurous tales. Packed with humor and a fresh take on fairy tales, this installment promises to engage fans of Babymouse and Princess in Black with its lively storytelling and dynamic characters. Expect a delightful blend of excitement and whimsy as Harriet embarks on her next thrilling escapade.
Rapunzel gets a rodent twist in book three of the critically acclaimed and uproariously funny series that’s perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Babymouse Princess Harriet Hamsterbone does not like sitting around at home. How’s a princess supposed to have any fun when her parents are constantly reminding her to be careful and act princessly? So when her pal Prince Wilbur needs help finding a stolen hydra egg, Harriet happily takes up the quest. The thief’s trail leads them to a wicked witch and a tall tower, occupied by a rat whose tail has more to it than meets the eye! The third book in the award-winning comic hybrid Hamster Princess series will make you look at rodents, royalty, and fairy tales in a whole new light.
A magical beanstalk leads to a GIANT surprise in book four of the series that’s chock-full of girl power and perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Babymouse Princess Harriet Hamsterbone doesn't go looking for trouble. She prefers to think of it as looking for adventure. But when she climbs to the top of an enormous beanstalk and sneaks into the castle at the top, Harriet finds plenty of both. The castle is home to one very poetically challenged giant rabbit with two unusual prisoners—a girl who is half harp, half hamster, and an extremely large goose. This calls for a heroic rescue, and Harriet is just the hamster for the job. The fourth installment of the critically acclaimed Hamster Princess series turns the story of Jack and the Beanstalk upside down, with plenty of laughs along the way.
A funny, feminist twist on the Cinderella fairy tale for fans of fractured fairy tales Princess Harriet Hamsterbone is not the kind of princess who enjoys fancy dresses or extravagant parties. Cliff-diving, fractions, and whacking people with swords are more her thing. So when she's forced to attend a boring ball in honor of a visiting ambassador, Harriet is less than thrilled--until a bewitchingly beautiful stranger arrives. Who is she? And where did she come from? The mystery leads to a not-so-wicked stepsister, an incontinent lizard, and a fairy's spell that's really more of a curse. Luckily, Harriet knows a thing or two about curses... Smart, funny, and filled with swashbuckling adventure, book five in the critically acclaimed Hamster Princess series is a hilariously re-told fairy tale for the modern age.
This retelling of the classic fairy tale features a humorous and feminist perspective on Little Red Riding Hood. Award-winning author Ursula Vernon reinvents the beloved character, offering a fresh take on the story that challenges traditional narratives. Expect clever twists and engaging storytelling that highlights empowerment and individuality in a whimsical way.