Rumaysa: A Fairytale
Radiya Hafiza
Illustrated by Rhaida El Touny
01 April 2021Synopsis
Step into a Once Upon a Time where anything is possible in Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and humorous debut that weaves together three classic tales, spinning them anew to show that anyone can be a hero.
‘Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!’
For as long as she can remember, Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil Witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realizes how she might be able to escape. . .
Join Rumaysa as she adventures through enchanted forests and into dragon's lairs, discovers her own incredible magical powers, and teams up with Cinderayla and Sleeping Sara!
Rumaysa: A Fairytale is a magically fresh, empowering, and funny debut, which retells three classic fairytales – Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty – with beautiful inside illustrations by Rhaida El Touny and cover illustration by Areeba Siddique. Discover more of Rumaysa's adventures in the enchanting sequel Rumaysa: Ever After.
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01 April 2021
9781529038316Reviews
Glitteringly beautiful & heart-thumpingly exciting. I laughed, gasped & cried tears of joy, this is a fairytale reimagining the world has needed for a long time. It's going to dazzle & delight readers of all agesSophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs
I loved the three heroines of this wonderful tale, loved how their stories intersected each other and that they were their own rescuers and path-finders. Three classic fairytales, beautifully woven together, sparkling with magic and humour.Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
All the fairytales in this exciting collection are vivid, magical and wonderful – each one spinning the genre on its head and bringing the stories right up to date with their diverse heroines taking centre stage. I just adored it!Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
An enchanting and cleverly woven trio of tales filled with humour, charm, and magic.Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
