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Summary

Young Manikin is cursed due to the foolishness of his parents. The fairy Genesta takes him away to raise him and give him the best advantages she can.

Time passes, and after hearing about the Princess Sabella and seeing her portrait, he decides to join the ranks of prince's and knights questing to the top of the Ice Mountain to win her hand.

Along the way he has many adventures including: gathering a crew of sailors from a previously enchanted ship; befriending the king of an island where the entire population has been transformed into spaniels; and even receiving a piece of enchanted gold from a monkey.

Eventually he reaches her land and begins to learn her history and that of her parents.

Knowing he has an outside chance of success the traditional heroic route, he sets a plan in motion to win the favor of the royal family, and after proving himself in the king's army, he is made a trusted adviser.

By the time Prince Manikin successfully journeys to the Ice Mountain and retrieves Princess Sabella's heart, he is so well beloved by the kingdom that their marriage is celebrated by all.

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Book

The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Music

"Princess (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward.

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