Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).

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The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

by Christopher Healy

Illustrator: Todd Harris

Ages: 9+

Published: 2013

Publisher: Walden Pond Press/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-211845-5

Keywords: Fairy Tales, Adventure, princes

The League of Princes has a simple plan: stop the wedding between Prince Liam and Briar Rose. Trolls, an eleven-year-old king, and an ancient gemstone complicate matters. Detailed, expressive drawings.