Ursula Vernon

Meet Princess Harriet Hamsterbone, a royal who absolutely refuses to be boring. Instead of sighing, fainting, or wearing uncomfortable dresses, Harriet prefers charging into battle on her trusty riding quail and looking for her next big thrill. When she hears a rumor about twelve mice princesses who are cursed to dance all night long, she immediately packs her bags to investigate. Armed with her sharp sword, quick wits, and a very handy poncho of invisibility, Harriet sets off for the Mouse Kingdom to break the dark magic. But once she arrives, she discovers that the curse is much trickier than it sounds, and the dancing princesses are hiding secrets of their own. Teaming up with her loyal friend Prince Wilbur, Harriet must dodge dangerous traps and outsmart a clever villain to save the day. This laugh-out-loud adventure completely flips classic fairy tales upside down, proving that a true princess does not need anyone else to rescue her.

Princess Harriet Hamsterbone thinks typical royal life is completely and utterly boring. She has no interest in trailing around the palace or sighing dramatically. So when she learns about a wicked curse placed on her at birth by a villainous rat, Harriet does not panic. The curse states she will prick her finger on a hamster wheel at age twelve and fall into a deep sleep. To Harriet, this is brilliant news. It means she is entirely invincible until her twelfth birthday. Refusing to let a perfectly good curse go to waste, Harriet saddles up her trusty riding quail, Mumfrey, and sets off to seek out danger. She spends her days slaying monsters, cliff diving, and fighting off any villain foolish enough to cross her path. But as her twelfth birthday approaches, Harriet discovers that the curse might not work exactly how she planned. This hilarious and clever spin on classic fairy tales flips the traditional princess story upside down. Readers will love riding along with a fierce, furry heroine who tackles her problems head on.

Trouble is Princess Harriet Hamsterbone's favorite word, though she strongly prefers to call it adventure. When an absolutely massive beanstalk suddenly sprouts up into the clouds, Harriet knows she has no choice but to climb it and see what is hiding at the top. Scaling the towering plant leads her straight to a giant castle floating in the sky. Inside, she discovers a very large, terribly bad giant rabbit who considers himself a poet. Worse, he is keeping two very unusual prisoners locked away. One is an extremely large, grumpy goose, and the other is a strange girl who is somehow half hamster and half harp. Deciding this injustice cannot stand, Harriet immediately leaps into action to stage a daring rescue. This fourth adventure in the critically acclaimed series gives a completely wild and furry twist to the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Packed with fierce battles, terrible poetry, and nonstop laughs, it is a heroic journey perfect for readers who like their princesses with a bit of a bite.

Monsters everywhere know that you should never cross Princess Harriet Hamsterbone. She is a brilliant jouster, a fierce warrior, and totally fearless in the face of absolute danger. So when a terrifying pack of weasel wolf monsters actually comes to Harriet begging for help, she knows something incredibly strange is happening. The monsters are terrified of the dark forest, and all their fear centers around a mysterious little girl wandering around in a bright red cape. Harriet knows better than anyone that little girls are not always as sweet and innocent as they look. Eager for a brand new quest, Harriet charges straight into the spooky woods to investigate the creepy cape wearing stranger and save the frightened wolves. This whip smart and wildly funny sixth installment completely shatters traditional fairy tale rules. Readers will love cheering for a fiercely independent princess who is always ready to solve huge problems with her sharp wits and trusty sword.

Princess Harriet Hamsterbone would rather be doing literally anything other than attending a royal ball. She prefers cliff diving, calculating fractions, and playfully whacking people with swords over wearing itchy dresses and making polite conversation. But when she is forced to dress up for a ridiculously boring party honoring a visiting ambassador, Harriet prepares for the worst night of her life. Her boredom completely vanishes when a strange, bewitchingly beautiful guest suddenly arrives. Harriet instantly realizes a deep mystery is afoot. Her investigation introduces her to a surprisingly kind stepsister, a very messy magical lizard, and a fairy spell that acts a whole lot more like a dangerous curse. Because Harriet considers herself an absolute expert on breaking curses, she dives headfirst into saving the day. This hilarious fifth adventure brilliantly remixes the classic Cinderella story into an action packed, swashbuckling mystery. It is a perfect, empowering read for anyone who knows that true princesses do not need rescuing.

Sitting around a quiet castle is Princess Harriet Hamsterbone's absolute worst nightmare. Her royal parents are constantly begging her to be careful and act like a proper, delicate princess, but Harriet would much rather be out fighting monsters. So when her good friend Prince Wilbur desperately needs help tracking down a stolen hydra egg, Harriet practically leaps at the chance for a brand new quest. The dangerous trail of clues leads them straight to a sinister wicked witch and a strangely tall, isolated tower in the woods. Inside the tower, they discover a mysterious rat with a magical tail that holds some very surprising secrets. To secure the missing egg and save the day, Harriet must outsmart the witch and solve the puzzle of the towering prison. This uproarious third book in the beloved comic hybrid series turns a classic fairy tale completely inside out. It is an adventurous, laugh out loud story that redefines what it means to be royalty.