Bella Beetroot defeats dragons, doesn't marry a prince (no, thank you!), and is still home in time for tea... With illustrations from Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo this is the perfect next step for older readers.]]> A fabulous modern fable, this is a powerful princess tale with a twist!

When Bella Beetroot is asked to do anything she doesn’t want to, she holds her breath and goes until she goes bright red in the face – as red as a beetroot!

And then one day, right in the middle of a tantrum, a mighty eagle comes and swoops her away, on an incredible adventure.

She defeats dragons, doesn’t marry a prince (no, thank you!), and is still home in time for tea…

With stunning illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo this picture book for older readers is sure to become a family favourite.