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The Magic Mirror: Concerning a Lonely Princess, a Foundling Girl, a Scheming King, and a Pickpocket Squirrel

Susan Hill Long

Maggie is a disabled foundling who lives with a crutch and longs to know the father she has never met. A magic mirror offers a glimpse of what she desires and sets her on a magical quest. Her striking resemblance to Princess Petranilla points toward unexpected family connections while raising further questions about her past. The tale turns on loneliness, destiny, and the possibilities suggested by the mirror.

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Themes
Belonging · Disability · Family · Fantasy And Magic
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
May 10, 2016
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780553511345
Language
English
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