Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:
Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride--or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia--the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion
Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances--one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.
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The Prince and the Dressmaker is a wonderful fairytale for a diverse library. Following the evening adventures of a Prince-sometimes-Princess and his trusty seamstress, the fashion-daring duo explore the struggles of maintaining appearances while trying to remain true to oneself. Wrapped perfectly in beautiful illustrations, Jen Wang delivers a fairytale that you'll be delighted to recommend to your friends.
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