The Peculiar Thing with the Pea — Kaye Umansky

An unconventional princess meets a rather reluctant prince as queen of comedy Kaye Umansky returns with another hilarious twist on fairy tale tradition.Prince Pete isn''t ready for marriage - he''s only eleven! And this peculiar business with the pea is the daftest thing he''s ever heard. Mother reckons she can find him the perfect royal bride and thinks the pea is the one true test. But when scruffy-looking Patsy comes along, claiming to be a princess, Mother''s careful scheming quickly turns to soup.A laugh-out-loud retelling of The Princess and the Pea like you''ve never heard it before!8-12 FICTION (Ages 8-12)Interest Age: 8-12Reading Age: 8This imprint is a brilliant list of short novels from high profile authors designed to be entertaining and accessible for ages 8-12. At approx. 5,000-10,000 words and with a Reading Age of 8, they''re designed to help older children build reading stamina and a greater confidence in their abilities. They offer an exciting mix of genres, feature black and white illustrations to accompany the narrative, and include dyslexia-friendly design features.