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The princess and the pea

by Monica Hughes

Fairy talesFolklore

The retelling of a fairy tale about a lonely prince who wants to marry a princess. When he finds a princess he likes, his mother tests to see if the young woman is really a princess by having her sleep on a giant stack of mattresses with one tiny pea underneath.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library