Publisher's Synopsis
Every morning the kingÆs twelve daughters need twelve new pairs of shoes. But why? The man who unravels this enchanted riddle will be the next king and have his choice of the princesses for his bride. After so many have failed, can a soldier from far away discover the princessesÆ secret before his time runs out? John CechÆs retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale and Lucy CorvinoÆs whimsical illustrations will introduce a new generation of readers to this story about following oneÆs heart.