The Emperor's New Clothes and the Runaway Wardrobe

ebook Tangled Tales

By Robin Wickens

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The Emperor's New Clothes and the Runaway Wardrobe

By Robin Wickens
A twisted fairy tale packed with magical fashion, runaway wardrobes, and royal ridiculousness!

What's it about?

In the glitzy kingdom of Glimmergrove, Emperor Egbert is obsessed with clothes—ridiculous ones. Every day, he parades through the streets in his latest outlandish outfit, expecting applause.

But when two mysterious tailors trick him into wearing "invisible clothes" made of moon-thread and flattery, things take a wildly unexpected turn. The magical wardrobe they deliver... grows legs and runs away!

Now, with clothes vanishing across the land, it's up to Lila, a clever young seamstress, and her grumpy talking pincushion, Buttons, to chase down the enchanted armoire and stitch the kingdom back together—one missing sock at a time.

Why kids (and grown-ups) love it:

✔ Laugh-out-loud moments and fashion fails
✔ A brave girl hero who speaks the truth
✔ Talking magical objects and rebellious clothes
✔ Beautifully twisted take on a classic tale
✔ Whimsical settings, magical schools, and secret sewing societies
✔ A heartfelt message: honesty never goes out of style

Favourite review:

"Hilarious, smart, and utterly bonkers in the best way. My kids were howling with laughter—and asking to design their own truthwoven trousers!"
— A Very Honest Parent

Perfect for readers who love:

  • Twisted fairy tales
  • Magical mayhem
  • Strong, funny girl leads
  • Talking animals and objects
  • Stories with a big heart (and a bigger hat)
  • Details:

  • Recommended age: 7–12
  • Genre: Humorous fantasy, fairy tale twist
  • Length: ~100 pages
  • Series: Tangled Tales & Ridiculous Royals (standalone story)
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