Zita’s not just any servant girl—she’s the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. When her royal sisters fall mysteriously ill, the only clue is their strangely worn and tattered shoes. With the help of her friends—Breckin the stable boy, Babette the witch, and Milek the soldier—Zita follows her bewitched sisters into a magical world of endless dancing and dreams. Something sinister is afoot—and Zita must find the source of the enchantment and break the curse, or the twelve princesses will surely dance to their deaths.

With a mesmerizing voice and delightful imagination, Diana Zahler delivers a dazzling retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses.  Zita is the spunky and unforgettable heroine that young girls will love. This debut novel is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted and Shannon Hale's Princess Academy. 

Extras include an interview with Diane Zahler, how the princesses got their names, and more!