Big Bad Wolf and the Masquerade Ball

By David Sherrin, Martín Morón (Illustrator)

Part of the The Big Bad Wolf Diaries series

A wolf's plan to crash a royal ball changes when he meets a prince seeking freedom.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 5 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

At a royal masquerade ball, a wolf intent on causing chaos meets a prince yearning for freedom from royal constraints. The prince, unable to enjoy simple pleasures, finds an unexpected ally in the wolf. Together, they embark on a night of mischief and fun, allowing the prince to experience life beyond royal expectations. Can the wolf help the prince embrace his true self, or will the pressures of royal life prevail? Discover how an unlikely friendship transforms a night of planned disruption into a journey of self-discovery and joy.

From the publisher

“A grand retelling that’s refreshingly well-paced and sure to circulate in all libraries.” –School Library JournalIn this new fairy tale mash-up from author David Sherrin, Big Bad Wolf helps the prince find the courage to embrace his inner self.Everyone in town was buzzing with anticipation for the royal masquerade ball–except Wolf. He doesn’t like treats, or costumes, or parties. He would rather crash the party and ruin it. Wolf disguises himself and goes to the ball, but before he can reveal himself and scare everyone, he meets the prince.The prince is tired of royal life. He’s not allowed to dance, eat dessert, or even dress up for his own costume party! He is supposed to be good all the time. What a nightmare!Wolf abandons his plan to scare everyone and instead helps the prince disguise himself as a normal boy, and that’s when they have some real fun together. Pulling pranks and eating plenty of treats, the prince can finally be himself without the pressure to be perfect. Turns out that a big bad wolf is just the friend the prince needed.

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