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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror

By Natasha Farrant
Series: The Zephyr Collection, your child's library
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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror by Natasha Farrant is a delightful collection of stories in which a magic mirror travels the world discovering eight unique princesses. Each princess has her own adventure, highlighting courage, kindness, and individuality. This enchanting book weaves tales that challenge traditional notions of what it means to be a princess, inspiring young readers to see the strength in themselves.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories filled with adventure, imagination, and strong heroines. This book offers a fresh take on the princess genre by showcasing diverse characters across different tales, each demonstrating courage, kindness, and ingenuity. It's perfect for readers who appreciate classic fairy tale elements mixed with modern themes, and it promises to captivate young imaginations with its magical storytelling.

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Here are eight princesses for the Rebel Girls generation: bold, empowered, full of curiosity, adventure and determined to be true to themselves. Original stories set in different times all around the world, blending modern and traditional storytelling.

Here are eight princesses for the Rebel Girls generation: bold, empowered, full of curiosity, adventure and determined to be true to themselves. Natasha Farrant's original stories are set in different times all around the world, blending modern and traditional storytelling with glowing full colour illustrations by debut artist Lydia Corry in a glorious gift book.

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Here are eight princesses for the Rebel Girls generation: bold, empowered, full of curiosity, adventure, and determined to be true to themselves. Original stories set in different times all around the world, blending modern and traditional storytelling.

Natasha Farrant's stories in Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror are set in different times globally, combining modern and traditional storytelling with glowing full-colour illustrations by debut artist Lydia Corry in a splendid gift book.

'Mirror, mirror on the wall... what makes a princess excellent?' When the enchantress flings her magic mirror into our universe, reflected in it are princesses who refuse to be pretty, polite, or obedient. These are girls determined to do the rescuing themselves.

The Arabian princess of the desert protects her people from the king with the black and gold banner. The Latin American Princess, Tica, takes a crocodile for a pet. A Scottish princess explores the high seas, while African Princess, Abayome, prioritises empathy and kindness over being royal. In a tower-block, another princess saves her precious community garden from the hands of urban developers.

Complemented by detailed, jewel-coloured artwork, these beautifully imagined stories offer a twist on familiar princess tales.

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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror by Natasha Farrant is widely praised for its enchanting, empowering tales that subvert traditional princess narratives. The collection captivates with its original stories of princesses who defy stereotypes, showcasing themes of bravery, self-discovery, and independence. Illustrations by Lydia Corry enhance the text, adding a delightful visual component that complements the engaging storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788541169

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Illustration: 50 integrated colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 529g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Natasha Farrant Series: The Zephyr Collection, your child's library Young Adult

About the Author

Natasha Farrant is a writer and literary scout. She is the author of the widely praised Children of Castle Rock, (Faber, 2018) and other books. She lives in London with her family. Lydia Corry is a British illustrator and graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. She lives with her family in Hastings.ย 

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