The Princess Pourquoi

"The Princess Pourquoi" by Margaret Pollock Sherwood is a story about a young princess burdened by an unusual curse which causes her to constantly question the world around her. Born into royalty, Princess Pourquoi's birth is initially celebrated, but a disgruntled fairy curses her with a relentless curiosity, making her an outcast among her peers. The curse, while gifting her with wisdom, isolates her as her endless questions are seen as inappropriate for a princess. While she loves her family, she challenges social conventions and traditions with her insatiable thirst for knowledge, setting her apart from her siblings and the rest of the royal court. This creates both opportunities and challenges on her journey of self-discovery and her struggle against her kingdom's expectations.