What if Sleeping Beauty wasn't the only child in the story?
Everyone remembers the princess who fell asleep.
Everyone remembers the prince who came to wake her.
But no one remembers the brother who stayed awake.
When a magical curse freezes an entire kingdom, one forgotten prince is left behind while everyone else sleeps. As he wanders through a silent castle searching for answers, he begins to realize that the curse revealed something much deeper than magic: what it feels like to be unseen.
Funny, thoughtful, and heartwarming, Sleeping Beauty: The Brother Who Stayed Awake reimagines a classic fairy tale through the eyes of the child history forgot. This unforgettable story explores belonging, sibling relationships, identity, and the courage to speak when no one seems to notice.
Perfect for readers who enjoy fractured fairy tales, emotional growth stories, and imaginative adventures with meaningful themes.