A determined girl gives up on kissing a frog. A fearless heroine comes face-to-face with a not-so Big Bad Wolf. A monstrous princess, held captive on a deserted island, yearns to break free. Within this book are seven famous fairy tales turned into enchanting, inspiring and sometimes hair-raising stories for today's world, about girls with their own dreams and desires. These are no damsels in distress, but real young women of flesh and blood - who certainly don't need rescuing.

"The girls in these sharp-fanged fairytale retellings are brave, dedicated and flexible enough to free themselves without the help of princes... Bold, sharp and written with deceptive simplicity, and heightened by Schaap's ominous black-and-white illustrations, this is an absorbing, slyly sinister collection for 11+" - Guardian

"A beguiling collection of beautifully translated subversive fairy tales" - Daily Mail

"With messages that are very relevant in today's world, these are stories that will stay with readers long after they've finished reading and will definitely provoke discussion. Perfect for readers who know that today's girls aren't damsels in distress... I will be sharing with my class next term" - K and O Bonkers about Books

"Lampie stood out... a dark-and-stormy-night of a fairytale that I absolutely loved" - Observer, Best Books of 2019

"Schaap is a famous illustrator in the Netherlands and her debut novel will illuminate children all around the world" - The Times, 20 Children's Books for Summer

"Absorbing, old fashioned storytelling, reminiscent of The Secret Garden" - Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

"I am very glad to recommend this absolute gem" - The Bookseller, Book of the Month

"It's a gripping and magical adventure, rich in fairytale elements" - Books for Keeps, Books of the Year