Dasha Chekalova is a writer, journalist, specializing in child-parent issues. Her debut book, despite its fairy-tale form and light style, is addressed not only to young princes and princesses, but also to adults.
A fairy tale about inclusion and the fact that developmental disabilities are not a disadvantage at all. A story about the value of dreams and moving towards goals. Sparkling humor and modern realities are the key to a great mood.
The United Kingdom of Fiennes has long been famous for its princesses - as beautiful as a picture. Princes from all over the world have been coming here to find their ideal brides for centuries. And everything seems to be fine: marriages are working out, the economy of the kingdom is thriving thanks to tourism, everyone is happy. But every nineteenth princess is defective: one is too tall, another has very pale skin, the third has too big ears... Any deviation from accepted beauty standards is a reason for exile to a special castle in the Secret Forest, because “wrong” princesses can scare away overseas suitors.
Gigantella Ulrik Magni Viking, princess of the Northern lands, being among the rejected ones, does not want to put up with such injustice and put an end to her future. Both she and each of her new friends have something to dream about: going to law school, becoming a world-famous fashion designer, winning an international programming championship or organizing their own photo exhibition... The princesses decide - no less than - to change the laws of the kingdom of Fiennes. But is it as simple as they think?
Author: Dasha Chekalova
Illustrations: Anna Pankratova Pages: 176 (Offset). Hardcover Dimensions: 235x165x15 mm
