The Queen in the Cave

Written and illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Three sisters venture into a forest, seeking a dream queen, facing fears and unexpected truths.

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64 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Franca dreams of a queen in a dark cave and, with her sisters Carmela and Tomasina, embarks on a forest adventure. As they journey deeper, the world transforms, revealing creatures that both terrify and amaze. The sisters must summon courage to confront their fears. But what awaits them in the cave? The answer is more surprising than they could have imagined. This modern fairy tale unfolds with vivid imagery and unexpected twists, inviting readers to explore a world where dreams and reality blur.

From the publisher

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts, and everything shrinks and expands at the same time. Here, they meet beasts and creatures that shock and delight them, and they escape horrible things that frighten them. They learn to be brave, to be bold, to face their darkest fears. And what of the queen? Well, what they find in the cave is perhaps the most unexpected thing of all . . . In Júlia Sardà’s irresistible, mysterious modern fairy tale, each spread is a stunning and wildly imaginative set piece brought to life in sumptuous color and detail.

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