Spring River, a land of peace and prosperity, is preparing itself to celebrate the coming of age of its Daughter-Heir, Princess Ella. News of the event has spread far and wide, reaching the ears of friend and foe alike. Desire and deceit is about to descend on the palace and with hope resting on the shoulders of a carpenter's son, even the twitch of a mouse's whiskers could change everything. A morality story that captures the heart of the reader. With its mixture of deception, heroic courage, greed and love, this story's dramatic ending is sure to satisfy any young teen.