Publisher's Synopsis
The Sleepy King is a classic fairy tale written by Aubrey Hopwood and first published in 1900. The story follows a king who is cursed to fall asleep for a hundred years, and the efforts of a young prince and his companions to break the curse and wake him up.The prince sets out on a perilous journey to find the magical flower that can break the curse, accompanied by his loyal dog and a helpful fairy. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges, including an evil witch who tries to thwart their mission.Despite the obstacles, the prince eventually finds the flower and brings it back to the kingdom. With the help of the fairy, he is able to break the curse and wake the Sleepy King from his long slumber. The king is overjoyed to be awake again, and the prince is rewarded for his bravery and determination.The Sleepy King is a timeless tale of adventure, magic, and heroism that has captured the imaginations of generations of readers. With its vivid characters, richly imagined world, and engaging plot, it remains a beloved classic of children's literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
