Princesses Break Free

A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.

We begin our story in a fairy tale world like any other – princesses in distress are rescued by valiant and dashing princes and live happily ever after. But for Tilly, sitting around waiting to be rescued by a prince is BORING. So … Tilly simply rescues herself! “This puny prison can’t hold me!” And it’s not long before word of Tilly’s exploits spreads across the kingdom and inspires other princesses to take their fate into their own hands, too.

Beautifully illustrated by Jenny Løvlie, Knapman challenges gender stereotypes while reminding youngsters that they can do anything they want. Mail on Sunday
This is an excellent modern fairy tale that really has been twisted and updated for the twenty-first century. Packed with humour, adventure and positive messages it is the perfect story for children to be reading and learning from." "a humorous adventure story with lots of energy. Inspirational, motivating & lots of fun! What's Good to Read

Princesses Break Free – a wild and wonderful fairy tale adventure – sets out to challenge all those stereotypical images of the pampered princesses and poised, preened damsels in distress and instead stars a princess who is ready to take charge of her own destiny. [...] Knapman’s all-action, high-energy and humorous story – with its fabulous cast of defiant princesses and traditional fairy tale settings – invites youngsters to buck the trend, reach for the sky and be whatever they want, instead of following a well-trodden and predetermined route into adulthood. Brimming with Løvlie’s stunning gallery of rich and colourful illustrations, and embodying messages perfectly fitted to a new generation of 21st century children, this is a modern fairy tale with a wickedly
funny twist… and the perfect inspiration for your own little princesses!

-- Pam Norfolk Lancashire Evening Post
Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. Pen & Inc

Timothy Knapman is a children’s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children’s books have been translated into fifteen languages and include Soon, illustrated by Patrick Benson, Time Now to Dream, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, Can't Catch Me, illustrated by Simona Ciraolo, Follow the Track all the Way Back, illustrated by Ben Mantle, and Big Digger Little Digger, illustrated by Daron Parton. Timothy's titles are often featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. He lives in Surrey. Find him online at timothyknapman.co.uk and on Twitter and Instagram as @TimothyKnapman.

Jenny Løvlie is inspired by the wild Scandinavian landscapes of Norway where she grew up. Jenny brings her Scandi chic sensibility to her intricately imagined illustrations with their ice-cream colour palette. Her picture book, The Girls by Lauren Ace won the Waterstones Book Prize for the Best Illustrated Book in 2019. She has also llustrated In My Heart by Mackenzie Porter and the Kitty series by Paula Harrison. Princesses Break Free is her first Walker book. Find her online at lovlieillustration.com on Instagram @lovlieillustration and Twitter @jennylovlie.

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