Princess Minna: The Wicked Wood - by Kirsty Applebaum

Book Synopsis

A suspenseful and slightly spooky story, the third in a full-color, humorous series perfect for readers just moving up from picture books.

The King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them go into the Wicked Wood with Lorenzo the dragon and they haven't come back. One by one, Minna's friends set off to find them. But they don't come back either! So Minna takes a deep breath and heads into woods, where she finds everyone eating the gingerbread walls of the Wicked Witch's house! Quick--she must get everyone home before nightfall! But how can they fly home when Lorenzo has eaten so much gingerbread that he can't get off the ground?

Review Quotes

Gr 1-3-This new series is perfect for fans of "Princess in Black." Princess Minna is good at lots of things, but she is best at fixing problems. Minna rescues her grandmother and a lord's son, finds a missing dragon, and fixes mixed-up kingdom magic. The narratives feature four to six compound sentences on each page. There are text bubbles, emphasized words, and separated text to enhance understanding of narrative structure throughout. The full-page, colorful illustrations and diverse cast of characters immerse readers in the story. Minna and her parents are Black. VERDICT Readers who enjoy fantasy adventure, dragons, and magic will want to pick this series up. Recommended for most library collections.--Kira Moody, School Library Journal

"Perfect for fans of 'Princess in Black'. . . The full-page, colorful illustrations and diverse cast of characters immerse readers in the story."--Kira Moody, School Library Journal

It's the perfect bite-size adventure for any reader who could use a little bravery and a lot of laughs.--Emily Graham, Booklist

"It's the perfect bite-size adventure for any reader who could use a little bravery and a lot of laughs."--Booklist

About the Author

Kirsty Applebaum (Author)
Kirsty was born in Essex and grew up in Hampshire. She has had a wide variety of jobs including bookselling, railway re-signalling, picking stones off conveyor belts, putting lids on perfume bottles and teaching Pilates. She now lives with her husband on top of a hill in Winchester.

Sahar Haghgoo (Illustrator)
Sahar Haghgoo was born and raised in Iran, though she now lives in London. She studied graphic design and illustration at the University of Tehran and loves drawing and nature.