SleepingBeauty

Mass, W. (2006). //Twice upon a time: Sleeping beauty: The one who took the really long nap.// New York, NY: Scholastic.

Princess Rose has been asleep for 100 years and the Prince doesn't have it all together either. The Prince decides he needs a break from his half-ogre mother and takes a walk. It is on this walk that he discovers a hidden castle with Princess Rose sleeping inside. The Prince helps Princess Rose wake up, but what happens when he brings her home?!
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 * Grade Level:** 3-6
 * Reading Level:** 4


 * Curriculum Connection:** Mass' //Twice Upon a Time// series would be essential when studying fairy tales. There are so many unique spins that authors are taking with traditional literature that students need to understand how it can be changed to suit a particular need. A key element to writing is creating unique story lines, and although the story of Sleeping Beauty has been told for years, this text definitely brings new light to it... And besides, haven't you always wanted to hear things from the Prince's point of view? This would also be a great mentor text to demonstrate point of view in writing. The chapters alternate between the Prince and the Princess explaining the story through their own eyes. It provides a very concrete mentor for students to lean on when learning about writing from different points of view.

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