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Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021
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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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror Synopsis
Eager to learn the answer, an enchantress casts her magic mirror into our universe. Reflected in it are princesses from around the world and across centuries who refuse to be pretty, polite, and obedient.
Princess Leila of the desert protects her people from the king with the black-and-gold banner; Princess Tica takes a crocodile for a pet; Princess Ellen explores the high seas; Princess Abayome puts empathy and kindness above royal beauty; and in an apartment building, a girl named Princess saves her community's beloved garden from the hands of urban developers.
These girls are fierce, brave, and determined to do the rescuing themselves. Connecting their stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princess's power comes not from her title or looks, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, are by turns charming and bold, familiar and surprising.
About This Edition
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9781324015567 |
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21st May 2020 |
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Natasha Farrant |
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Lydia Corry |
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Norton Young Readers |
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Hardback |
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224 pages |
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Press Reviews
Natasha Farrant Press Reviews
'The author deftly weaves the arc of the mirror's fantastic journey into each girl's journey of self-discovery ... Best of all, though the mirror is a device, it is not a gimmick thanks to the author's engaging plot and the illustrator's evocatively playful, full-colored drawings that border each story.These tales are enchanting in both their realness and their whimsy' Kirkus
'This collection of original stories about princesses who are bold, empowered, full of curiosity, adventure and determined to be true to themselves will appeal to those ready to move beyond Cinderella, Snow White, Aurora and company ... Perfect for newly independent readers' Barbara Braxton (Teacher Librarian)
'No fewer than eight timely and timeless young female royals pick up the tale's thread of dauntless independence ... The results are unpredictable, exuberant, fascinating. For girls with a mind of their own and for boys who might want to understand why girls are different, and so very much just like themselves' Bookanista
'Tales of empowerment and bravery, with nuggets of wisdom for any little princesses who may need a boost to their own self-confidence' Evening Echo
'A glorious adventure' Metro
'A thrilling adventure' The Times, Children's Book of the Week
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About Natasha Farrant
Natasha Farrant has worked in children’s publishing for almost twenty years, running her own literary scouting agency for the past ten. She is the author of the Carnegie longlisted and Branford Boase shortlisted YA historical novel The Things We Did For Love, as well as two successful adult novels.
She grew up in London where she still lives with her husband, their two daughters and a large tortoiseshell cat. She is the eldest of four siblings and has never dyed her hair pink.
Photo credit © Sam Armstrong.
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