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Rumaysa: Ever After Synopsis
Return to a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible . . .
Rumaysa: Ever After is the enchanting sequel to Radiya Hafiza's Rumaysa: A Fairytale - a gorgeously empowering and funny story that spins the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fiercest one of all? Ever since she escaped her tower, Rumaysa has been searching the land, far and wide, determined to find her long lost parents. But after she receives a mysterious invitation from Saira White, Queen of Bishnara, she is soon pulled into a dark, magical adventure, that threatens her own happily ever after . . .
This eagerly anticipated sequel enchantingly intertwines traditional stories of Princesses, Princes, Witches and Beasts with a fresh and empowering perspective, beautifully illustrated by Rhaida El Touny.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781529091311 |
| Publication date: |
28th April 2022 |
| Author: |
Radiya Hafiza |
| Illustrator: |
Rhaida El Touny |
| Publisher: |
Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
256 pages |
| Series: |
Rumaysa |
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Press Reviews
Radiya Hafiza Press Reviews
Every bit as wonderful as Rumaysa A Fairytale. Brimming with excitement, adventure, humour, and heart, and with a Happily Ever After that brought a tear to my eye! -- Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
Hugely entertaining . . . a wonderful adventure to add to your child's book shelves, giving a glimpse into another culture and a reminder to young readers that heroines come from all kinds of backgrounds and communities - Reading Zone
I loved the three heroines of this wonderful tale, loved how their stories intersected each other and that they were their own rescuers and path-finders. Three classic fairytales, beautifully woven together, sparkling with magic and humour. -- Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant on Rumaysa
All the fairytales in this exciting collection are vivid, magical and wonderful - each one spinning the genre on its head and bringing the stories right up to date with their diverse heroines taking centre stage. I just adored it! -- Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Rumaysa
Author
About Radiya Hafiza
Radiya Hafiza studied English Language and Literature at King's College London and worked in publishing for a few years. Radiya grew up reading classic fairy tales that never had any brown girls in them - Rumaysa, her debut novel, brought such stories to children who need to see themselves represented, and was selected as a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month in 2021. Rhaida El Touny is a self-taught illustrator and digital content creator based in The Netherlands. Her work is characterised by bright, pastel colours and much of her art explores important topics around diversity, racism and Islamic culture.
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