"A romp filled with language play and just plain nonsense. . . .
Everyone gets his, her, or its due; goodness is rewarded; and evil
punished oh-so-wickedly."- The Horn Book
High above the mountain village of Fracture, trouble is brewing. The
sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet,
but her treasure chest is empty of gold. That doesn't stop her, however,
from kidnapping, blackmailing, and using more than a little magic to get
what she needs. Will her plans be foiled by the heroic Gracie Gillypot,
two chatty bats, a gallant (if scruffy) prince, the wickedest stepsister
ever, a troll with a grudge, and some very ancient crones?