Long Live the Queen

For Elspeth Pule, the real world is dull and lonely, and she misses her friends Humpty Dumpty, Bo Peep, and Rodney, a giant talking wheel of cheese. So when she receives a request go back to a land where storybook characters are real, she immediately jumps at the chance. But upon her arrival, Elspeth learns that a horrible witch named Mary Mary Quite Contrary has kidnapped King William the Umpteenth´s wife and taken her into a dark forest. To free her, Elspeth and her ragtag crew will have to pay the witch´s ransom . . . or else. Can Elspeth use her bravery, smarts, and just a little bit of ill temper to thwart the evil witch and rescue her friend? With a hilarious irreverent voice, this rambunctious tale is perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch.