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Can I read Twelve Dancing Princesses on EtoBox?
Twelve Dancing Princesses by The Brothers Grimm is a children's book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Twelve Dancing Princesses about?
In this tale, twelve princesses, each of astounding beauty, are locked by their father in their shared bedroom each night. Vexed to discover that their dancing shoes show signs of wear every morning, the king demands an explanation, which they refuse to give. The king offers his kingdom and marriage to any of his daughters as a reward to the man who solves the mystery. However, if the mystery remains unsolved after three nights, the erstwhile suitor will be put to death. After many entrants fail, a wise old soldier finally cracks the case.
Who reads Twelve Dancing Princesses?
It is typically read by young readers, and the parents and educators who guide them.
Common subject areas: juvenile, young adult.
- Author
- The Brothers Grimm
- Language
- EN
- Category
- children's
- Subjects
- Children'S, Juvenile
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (87 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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