This story starts off after Prince Philip defeats Maleficent and heads into the castle to find Princess Aurora. Once Upon a Dream: A Twisted Tale is very different from the original story. I wasn’t sure how I would like a different version of my very favorite story. When my mom gave me Once Upon A Dream: A Twisted Tale, I was sort of excited.

My favorite part of that story is how Flora, Fauna and Merryweather have to keep her hidden away until her birthday. Sleeping Beauty is my most favorite fairy tale of all. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up? But as Maleficent’s agents follow her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are and, moreover, who she truly is. Aurora isn’t alone–a charming prince is eager to join her quest, and old friends offer their help. With a desperate fairy’s last curse controlling her mind, Princess Aurora must escape from a different castle of thorns and navigate a dangerously magical landscape–created from her very own dreams. But when the prince falls asleep as his lips touch the fair maiden’s, it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over. It should be simple–a dragon defeated, a slumbering princess in a castle, a prince poised to wake her. What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? Once Upon a Dream marks the second book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. Once Upon A Dream: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell.She is definitely learning to appreciate a good book and looking past the parts that bother her. She’s not a fan of any kind of violence or sadness, but she is getting through it. Sleeping Beauty is her favorite of all the Disney tales, so I felt it could be good. NDK is reading at a higher level now, and gave her this story as a challenge. Once Upon A Dream: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell is another book in the Twisted Tale series. Disney Book Group was kind enough to send these books for NDK approval – be sure to look for the NDK Review after the description of each book! We keep them everywhere – even in the car! Disney Books are a great way to keep Disney at home.

NDK (Neurotic Disney Kid) is old enough to read, but not too old to still be read to! Books are wonderful on so many levels.

Story time is always a favorite in this Neurotic Disney home. **Disclosure – I received these books for review purposes from the Disney Book Group.

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