Every morning the kings twelve daughters need twelve new pairs of shoes. But why? The man who unravels this enchanted riddle will be the next king and have his choice of the princesses for his bride. After so many have failed, can a soldier from far away discover the princesses secret before his time runs out? John Cechs retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale and Lucy Corvinos whimsical illustrations will introduce a new generation of readers to this story about following ones heart.