Whiskerella (Hamster Princess N 5)

Princess Harriet Hamsterbone is done with princess stuff—especially sparkly balls, tiaras, and all that “happily ever after” nonsense. But when a mysterious hamster named Whiskerella shows up, trapped in a Cinderella-style curse (complete with a pumpkin carriage and a very insistent fairy squeakmother), Harriet can’t resist sniffing out the magic. Something’s fishy here… and it’s not just the hors d’oeuvres.

This time, Harriet’s up against a spell that forces Whiskerella to attend the royal ball night after night, glass slippers and all. But Harriet’s not buying the “magic is always fun” hype. With her battle quail Mumfrey and a healthy dose of skepticism, she uncovers a plot twist even weirder than dancing mice. Can she break the curse before Whiskerella’s story turns into a fluffy nightmare?

Ursula Vernon’s signature humor and doodle-style illustrations shine in this hamster-sized parody of Cinderella. Packed with eye-rolls, chaos, and Harriet’s trademark “I’ll save my own self, thanks” attitude, Whiskerella is a laugh-out-loud adventure about friendship, independence, and why you should never trust a fairy tale at face value. Perfect for fans of princesses who’d rather fight the system than wear glass slippers.

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(Ages 8-12, and anyone who’s ever side-eyed a “perfect” fairy tale.)