An Unlikely Prince

Once Upon a Dream #1

by Barbara Jean Hicks

Like many people, Suzie Wyatt-the heroine in Book One of the Once Upon a Dream series-wishes that life was like a fairy tale. She admits she's waiting for her prince. When stuffy history professor Harrison Hunt moves in next door, however, Suzie thinks she's been stuck with a toad. And it's going to take seven adorable little imps to help the two open their hearts to one another and to what just might be "happily ever after..."

When fun-loving Suzie Wyatt moves into her parents' home, her dream of running her own daycare center finally comes true. Unfortunately, her new neighbors-the uptight, but handsome Harrison Hunt on one side and crotchety, old Mrs. Pfefferkuchen on the other-cannot be more horrified by the prospect of seven noisy children disrupting the peace.

Vivacious Suzie and her seven energetic charges quickly endear themselves to Harrison, however. And Harrison himself manages to capture Suzie's heart. But when Suzie discovers he's joined forces with Mrs. Pfefferkuchen to close her preschool doors, can she bring herself to forgive her Unlikely Prince?

Genres: Christian Fiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 1998

About the author

Acclaimed children's book author Barbara Jean Hicks offers visiting author programs and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages. With a flair for the dramatic, Barbara engages, entertains, educates and inspires her audiences. She has taught at the preschool, middle school and community college levels and most recently worked in an elementary school as author-in-residence, program facilitator and parent educator. She has also written marketing copy and edited manuscripts for numerous trade publishers. Her picture books include the award-winning Jitterbug Jam: A Monster Tale and The Secret Life of Walter Kitty. Barbara lives in Oxnard, California.

Reviews

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely, light hearted tale ! Amusing and wholesome, great little short escape :)

[Atarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A retelling of Snow White fairy tale, set in present time. I enjoyed this one (my copy has an extremely cracked spine and has been taped together in a spot or two). Well written, a great escape from reality, a "fluffy" book. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[Carolyn Lockwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read. Ending was kind of rushed.