Book Series · 6 Books

The Princess Tales Books

In order from The Fairy's Mistake to For Biddle's Sake.

The Fairy's Mistake
The Princess Test
Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep
Cinderellis and the Glass Hill
The Fairy's Return
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Fairy's Mistake
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

The Fairy's Mistake

By Gail Carson Levine, Mark Elliott (Illustrator)

Two sisters face magical consequences, while a prince's love defies royal tests.

87 pages· 7,898 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: In 'The Fairy's Mistake,' sisters Rosella and Myrtle face unexpected outcomes from a fairy's gifts, leading to a twist of fate. Meanwhile, in 'The Princess Test,' Prince Nicholas must choose a bride through impossible trials, but his heart belongs to Lorelei, a blacksmith's daughter. Can true love overcome magical mishaps and royal challenges?
The complete set

The Princess Tales Series

6 books · Published 1999–2002

The Fairy's Mistake

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Two sisters face magical consequences, while a prince's love defies royal tests.

The Princess Test

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1999

Two sisters face unexpected fates from a fairy's gifts, while a prince's love defies royal tests.

Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

A twisted fairy tale with unexpected princes and magical surprises.

Cinderellis and the Glass Hill

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2000

A boy with magical powders seeks to win a princess who thinks he's a monster.

The Fairy's Return

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

A baker's son and a princess defy royal decrees and tangled betrothals in a whimsical quest for love.

For Biddle's Sake

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

A prince must ally with a toad to save his kingdom from chaos and deceit.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Princess Tales series?

There are 6 books in the Princess Tales series. It began with The Fairy's Mistake in 1999, and the newest book, For Biddle's Sake, was published in 2002.

What ages are the Princess Tales books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Princess Tales to life.

01

Gail Carson Levine

Author
02

Mark Elliott

Illustrator

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