The Restless Girls

‘The Restless Girls’ are the twelve princesses of Kalia. They do not particularly enjoy being princesses. Each of the girls is different, with unique preferences, personalities and pursuits.

When their mother dies, their father, King Alberto is left to raise them alone. As a result of his ‘long line of squashing down history’ the princesses are denied their independence. Their world becomes silent. King Alberto claims that their seeming imprisonment is because of the dangers outside the castle walls.

While the ‘The Restless Girls‘ grieve their mother and loss of freedom, their father is crushed by his lack of a male heir. He will not overturn tradition, despite his daughters’ objections. In frustration he confines the twelve princesses to one room without any distraction or amusement. They are reduced to their imagination, and a curious picture at the end of the corridor…

Jessie Burton’s vision and message are urgent and strong. ‘The Restless Girls‘ is a glorious rallying call from Frida and her sisters! Angela Barrett’s rich, glistening pictures add resonance and wonder to a beautiful story. Bookwagon is proud to stock ‘The Restless Girls‘. We believe it will be a ‘forever’ reading choice for many readers.