Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . .

Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . . Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale – a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fiercest one of all?

Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .

This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.

"a winner . . . brimming with action, heart, thrills, spills and chills, this is a terrific tale for readers young and old" - Lancashire Evening Post

"Hugely entertaining . . . a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities" - Reading Zone

"a truly amazing book" - Bookbound

"An unforgettable and richy woven story of magic, danger and adventure." - School Reading List

"another enchanting masterpiece … a wonderful story, twisting fairytales on their heads and providing an empowering novel which emphasises the strength of love and friendship." - Mini Travellers

"‘A powerful, captivating and enchanting story that fills us with hope and inspiration and touches our hearts" - Inclusive Children's Books

"Be dazzled, enchanted, entertained and empowered by Radiya Hafiza’s beautiful and exciting sequel . . . a terrific tale for readers young and old." - Wigan Today, Lancashire Evening Post, Blackpool Gazette

"action-packed … a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities" - Reading Zone

"A laugh out loud fairy tale . . . a wonderful, immediately likeable gang of characters, hilarious dialogue and that special tale feeling - of both specificity and universality, of now, then and always . . . a joy to read." - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good on Rumaysa

"Blending fairytales and cultures in a witty and playful story of strong-willed female protagonists, Hafiza crafts a world of magic and enchantment with immense skill." - Waterstones.com, Best Children's Books to Look Forward to in 2021 on Rumaysa

"Brown girls take centre stage in the stories of Rumaysa, Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara as Hafiza puts a playful new spin on three classic fairytales . . . woven into a funny, empowering adventure of sisterhood." - The Bookseller, One to Watch on Rumaysa