Brothers of the Knight - (Picture Puffin Books) by Debbie Allen (Paperback)

About the Book

This familiar tale is updated by dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen. The Rev. Knight can't understand why his 12 sons' sneakers are torn to threads each morning. They boys aren't talking because they know their father would put an end to their all-night parties. Perhaps Sunday, a pretty new nanny with a knack for cooking, cleaning, and cracking mysteries can solve the case. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Debbie Allen's contemporary retelling of the classic tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses with illustrations from Kadir Nelson!

Reverend Knight can't understand why his twelve sons' sneakers are torn to threads each and every morning, and the boys aren't talking. They know their all-night dancing wouldn't fit with their father's image in the community. Maybe Sunday, a pretty new nanny with a knack for getting to the bottom of household mysteries, can crack the case. This modern, hip retelling of the classic tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses bursts with vibrant artwork and text that's as energetic as the twelve toe-tapping Knight brothers themselves.

"A funky, fresh adaptation." --Publishers Weekly

"This is a high-flying alternative to the tale's usual dainty renditions." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Debbie Allen is an award-winning producer, actress, director, and choreographer. Her books include Brothers of the Night, Dancing in the Wings, and Amistad: Give us Free. She lives in Los Angeles, California

Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.