Laurel DecherLaurel Decher writes books about making life more delightful, richer, and more magical by taking advantage of opportunities that scare us (or that we are sure aren't for us.) In the Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales, kids take on challenges that are difficult but worthwhile, like learning to speak up, take a test, get less than a perfect score, or find their way around. Running readers through the emotional wringer is not her goal.: ) The stories are designed to be playful, nonsensical, and intellectually-detailed with an anything-is-possible tone, so young, high-level readers can have fun using their powerful and creative brains. Read More Read Less