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In Julia Donaldson’s bright, playful tale, Ellen is startled when a girl miraculously steps out of her bathroom mirror. This double, Princess Mirror‑Belle, is an unwontedly mischievous royal with a secret—she owns a pair of magic shoes that can transform every ordinary moment into an adventure. The story invites children to explore friendship, imagination, and the wonder that can arise when the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
First publish date: December 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Julia Donaldson
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