Kirsty Appelbaum was born in Essex, England. She has had a wide variety of jobs including bookselling, railroad re-signaling, putting lids on perfume bottles, and teaching Pilates. She now lives with her husband on top of a hill in Winchester, England.

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

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

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Pub date: 2025-01-21

Length: 96 pages