A Most Mysterious Manor

by Megan Hess

Published 5 July 2023

Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new collection of original picture-book fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power!

Young Poppy Grace has been dreadfully bored since her best friend Bella went away. They used to do everything together! But Poppy’s boredom turns to wonder when something strange happens in her manor ... What will she discover?
 
A surprising and mischievous fairy tale about independence, with a twist!
 
Stories stitched and spun with gold, in far-off lands, forever told.
From tiny huts to kingdoms wide, every girl has a Queen inside.


The Velvet Messenger

by Megan Hess

Published 20 March 2024

Best-selling illustrator Megan Hess shines in this astonishing new collection of original fairy tales about young girls discovering their own power.

Violet lived in the wintry forest with her mother, a renowned locksmith. Her mother taught her many things, but the two most important were how to pick a lock in an emergency, and to always trust your instincts – and when Violet finds a lost key belonging to the Queen, she’ll need to do both if she wants to survive her visit to the Palace ... 

A mysterious, heartwarming fairy tale about trusting your gut.


The Curious Crown

by Megan Hess

Published 2 October 2024

Best-selling author Megan Hess shines in The Curious Crown, a glorious original fairy tale about a legendary crown, and the girl who needs to borrow it for a festive miracle …

As the snow swirls on Christmas Eve, young Ella Rose gazes out the palace window and sees a boy whose own tree is bare. Her family’s Christmas tree is laden with baubles, and she wants to share some with him – but when she goes to leave, it’s freezing outside, and the weather is fierce.

However, Ella Rose dreams of being fierce, too. In her palace, under lock and key, is a magical crown that once belonged to her mother. If she borrows it – just for one night – will it give her the courage, strength and creativity she needs to help this boy?

A sparkling, festive fairy tale about compassion and inner strength.

The third wondrous picture book in Megan Hess's Young Queens Collection, a series of original fairytales about young girls coming into their own power. Every girl has a queen inside!