From the author/illustrator of the bestselling THE FAIRY CATALOGUE "Irresistible" The Times "Quite simply a lovely book" The Bookseller "Told and illustrated with Gardner's characteristically rich and idiosyncratic vision." The Guardian Sally Gardner is an 'idiosyncratic genius' (Sunday Times) with a broad appeal A book with both adult and child appeal

"...a beguiling fairy story of three princesses. Gardner's intricate illustrations make the book a joy to look at and read." -- Wendy Cooling Children's Bookseller, Bookseller's Choice,20/9/02

Sally Gardner trained at art college and went on to work in the theatre, winning awards for her costume designs for some notable productions. After her twin daughters and her son were born she started to illustrate children's books, and then turned to writing. She lives in North London. Sally Gardner was an award-winning costume designer for the theatre before realising her ambition of writing and illustrating children's books which she now does full-time. She lives in North London with her three children.