Harriet the Invincible (Hamster Princess N 1)

Harriet the Invincible is the first book in the Hamster Princess series by Ursula Vernon (she also writes as T. Kingfisher for her adult books). It’s a hilarious, subversive twist on fairy tales—think Sleeping Beauty but with a hyperactive hamster princess who’s way more into adventuring than princess-ing.
Harriet Hamsterbone is no damsel in distress. When she learns she’s cursed to fall into a deep sleep at age 12 (standard fairy tale nonsense), she’s thrilled—because the curse makes her invincible until then. So she spends her days cliff-diving, dragon-punching, and taming a battle quail named Mumfrey. The story’s packed with quirky humor, doodle-like illustrations, and a heroine who’d rather fight ogres than attend tea parties.
Perfect for kids (or adults!) who love spunky characters, clever twists on old tropes, and stories where the princess saves herself—often while making sarcastic remarks. It’s fast-paced, silly, and surprisingly smart. 🐹✨