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Before Happily Ever After #1
Through the Mirror and Into Snow
When best friends Valerie and Samantha discover a magic mirror in Val’s 100-year-old barn in southern Minnesota, they eagerly go through it. Immediately they run into the young Snow White, who has just escaped the huntsman. The girls vow to help her find her father, knowing the dangers that await. On their journey, the fun-loving double-trouble duo quickly discovers they are caught up in the middle of their favorite fairy tales. Having the knowledge of the stories as their only weapon, Val and Sam help two other princesses, make a surprising friend, and discover they have a fairy godmother of their very own.
116 pages, Paperback
First published November 7, 2011
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Ann T. Bugg
8 books17 followers(Ann T. Bugg is the pseudonym for author June Kramin.
For more on her women’s fiction, visit http://www.junekramin.com/)
Ann T. Bugg is the Queen of her castle in central Minnesota where she lives with her Knight in shining armor (who has come to her rescue more than once) and her own little Princess Valerie. The pets in her magical kingdom come in all shapes and sizes, as do all the critters that make their way out of the enchanted forest. She enjoys long walks with her dogs, but writing will always be her first love...
...well, writing and cute cartoon men. :D
For more on her women’s fiction, visit http://www.junekramin.com/)
Ann T. Bugg is the Queen of her castle in central Minnesota where she lives with her Knight in shining armor (who has come to her rescue more than once) and her own little Princess Valerie. The pets in her magical kingdom come in all shapes and sizes, as do all the critters that make their way out of the enchanted forest. She enjoys long walks with her dogs, but writing will always be her first love...
...well, writing and cute cartoon men. :D
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January 9, 2017Not sure where to add this. Most comments re: the gnome narrating are nice while others really didn't like it. The books have been re-released and his POV edited out. I have a new found love for this series. I'm looking for reviews. Please holler if you are interested.
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This is the first in a series of middle-grade books following two girls, Valerie and Samantha. The girls are best friends, but they are total opposites. Sam is fashion-conscious while Val is not, for example. But their opposites make them good friends, and even Val’s mother shakes her head at the creative games they come up with. In this book, the two girls sneak out to the barn in search of a mysterious possum Val’s mother has been talking about. They follow the possum through a mirror that had been covered in a tarp and find themselves in a mysterious world—the world of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. (I won’t explain the possum; you’ll find out at the end.)
The girls recognize some of the things they encounter, such as a girl named Snow (as in Snow White) and other familiar elements from fairy tales with which Val is familiar. Befriending Snow and some other helpful characters, the girls must navigate the world (and the villains) of fairy tales. It’s definitely a book primarily for girls, as both protagonists are female, and the story focuses on the fairy tales having to do with evil stepmothers and marriages. It’s a clever mix of modern storyline and classic fairy tale, and the author mixes it up enough that it never feels stale. The reader is also kept in suspense during the times when Val and Sam cannot remember certain elements of the tales—remembering them would have helped them solve the problems they encounter much more quickly. This suspense will keep the reader turning the pages. I could see myself having enjoyed these books when I was a girl Val and Sam’s age.
The narrator is kept a mystery for the first chapter or so, until we learn the narrator is actually the garden gnome that stands watch in Val’s parents’ garden. At times, the narrator’s personality came through, which I found enjoyable. At other times, the narrator’s personality faded into the tale, which disappointed me because I found the gnome’s voice and tone humorous, adding to the story.
Val’s mother also plays an important role in the story. She’s the one who points out the possum in the barn, and she’s been writing a story (that she knows Val and Sam are reading) about Valerie and Samantha going on adventures. It’s even hinted at that the whole tale might be the result of reading Val’s mother’s manuscript and letting their imaginations go wild—though the girls agree that it was all too real to have been simply imagination.
I received a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I’m reviewing the other two books as part of a blog tour, so stay tuned for more!
Thanks!
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Val Muller: http://www.valmuller.com/2012/11/12/b...
This is the first in a series of middle-grade books following two girls, Valerie and Samantha. The girls are best friends, but they are total opposites. Sam is fashion-conscious while Val is not, for example. But their opposites make them good friends, and even Val’s mother shakes her head at the creative games they come up with. In this book, the two girls sneak out to the barn in search of a mysterious possum Val’s mother has been talking about. They follow the possum through a mirror that had been covered in a tarp and find themselves in a mysterious world—the world of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. (I won’t explain the possum; you’ll find out at the end.)
The girls recognize some of the things they encounter, such as a girl named Snow (as in Snow White) and other familiar elements from fairy tales with which Val is familiar. Befriending Snow and some other helpful characters, the girls must navigate the world (and the villains) of fairy tales. It’s definitely a book primarily for girls, as both protagonists are female, and the story focuses on the fairy tales having to do with evil stepmothers and marriages. It’s a clever mix of modern storyline and classic fairy tale, and the author mixes it up enough that it never feels stale. The reader is also kept in suspense during the times when Val and Sam cannot remember certain elements of the tales—remembering them would have helped them solve the problems they encounter much more quickly. This suspense will keep the reader turning the pages. I could see myself having enjoyed these books when I was a girl Val and Sam’s age.
The narrator is kept a mystery for the first chapter or so, until we learn the narrator is actually the garden gnome that stands watch in Val’s parents’ garden. At times, the narrator’s personality came through, which I found enjoyable. At other times, the narrator’s personality faded into the tale, which disappointed me because I found the gnome’s voice and tone humorous, adding to the story.
Val’s mother also plays an important role in the story. She’s the one who points out the possum in the barn, and she’s been writing a story (that she knows Val and Sam are reading) about Valerie and Samantha going on adventures. It’s even hinted at that the whole tale might be the result of reading Val’s mother’s manuscript and letting their imaginations go wild—though the girls agree that it was all too real to have been simply imagination.
I received a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I’m reviewing the other two books as part of a blog tour, so stay tuned for more!
August 23, 2023
Through the Mirror and Into Snow by Ann T. Bugg, it's a super cool book about two friends, Valerie and Samantha, who find a possum in an old barn. The barn is really old, like 100 years old, and it's in South Minnesota. Valerie's mom finds the possum, and then Valerie and Samantha decide to be brave and sneak out at night to see the possum.
Guess what? Something amazing happens when they sneak out! They find a magical mirror that's not like any regular mirror. When they look into it, they don't see their own reflections. Instead, they see a whole different world on the other side! It's like a force or something.
Valerie loves reading fairy tales, just like me! And Samantha loves dancing. They're really good friends. So, they decide to put their hands through the mirror, and guess what? They end up going through it, just like the title says - 'Through the Mirror'!
In the new world, they meet Snow White! You know, the one from the story where she eats a poisoned apple? Yeah, that Snow White! She's just escaped from a Huntsman. Valerie and Samantha promise to help Snow find her dad. Along the way, they meet a nice couple named Wilhem and Dorothy, who help them out. They go on rides and travel across different kingdoms to find Snow's dad.
Oh, and did you know? Snow White is related to Sleeping Beauty! In the book, they find out that she's really Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. That's a surprise, right?
But guess what? The possum they found in the beginning of the story is actually a magical Fairy Godmother! She's been guiding them all along and helping them in the magical world. And there's another surprise! They also meet Daniela, who is like the real-life Cinderella. They help her too, just like they're on a big adventure to help all these fairy tale characters.
There's a part in the book that's a little scary. The possum turns all serious and looks at the girls in the forest. But don't worry, everything turns out okay!
I really liked this book because it's about going on a magical adventure and helping fairy tale characters. It's like they're using a time machine to visit the stories we know. So, if you love fairy tales and want to go on an exciting journey with Valerie, Samantha, and their possum friend, you should totally read this book! I had so much fun reading it, and I think you will too. The end!
Want to know more about this book? Check out my full review on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/KSiNYbnps3o
Guess what? Something amazing happens when they sneak out! They find a magical mirror that's not like any regular mirror. When they look into it, they don't see their own reflections. Instead, they see a whole different world on the other side! It's like a force or something.
Valerie loves reading fairy tales, just like me! And Samantha loves dancing. They're really good friends. So, they decide to put their hands through the mirror, and guess what? They end up going through it, just like the title says - 'Through the Mirror'!
In the new world, they meet Snow White! You know, the one from the story where she eats a poisoned apple? Yeah, that Snow White! She's just escaped from a Huntsman. Valerie and Samantha promise to help Snow find her dad. Along the way, they meet a nice couple named Wilhem and Dorothy, who help them out. They go on rides and travel across different kingdoms to find Snow's dad.
Oh, and did you know? Snow White is related to Sleeping Beauty! In the book, they find out that she's really Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. That's a surprise, right?
But guess what? The possum they found in the beginning of the story is actually a magical Fairy Godmother! She's been guiding them all along and helping them in the magical world. And there's another surprise! They also meet Daniela, who is like the real-life Cinderella. They help her too, just like they're on a big adventure to help all these fairy tale characters.
There's a part in the book that's a little scary. The possum turns all serious and looks at the girls in the forest. But don't worry, everything turns out okay!
I really liked this book because it's about going on a magical adventure and helping fairy tale characters. It's like they're using a time machine to visit the stories we know. So, if you love fairy tales and want to go on an exciting journey with Valerie, Samantha, and their possum friend, you should totally read this book! I had so much fun reading it, and I think you will too. The end!
Want to know more about this book? Check out my full review on my YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/KSiNYbnps3o
March 24, 2025
Reading this book was the most fun I have had reading a book in a long time. What a fascinating story of two young girls who discover that an old mirror in a shed on the farm was magic. The mirror helps them discover and experience first hand several fairy tales, even letting them become part of the story. Since the book is not very long, I don't want to spoil the adventure of reading it and will not tell any more about it, other than to say that you are guaranteed to love it as much as I did!
April 22, 2022
This book was enjoyable. The story involving two young girls on an adventure with fairy tales.
October 28, 2014
My daughter (9) and I read and reviewed this first book in the Before Happily Ever After series for our website, http://MotherDaughterBookReviews.com. Here's what we have to say:
DAUGHTER SAYS:
What I liked and didn’t like about it:
I liked that it was an adventure. I liked that it also had the stories of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella (who was named Danielle!), and Snow White. The Mom in the story was really funny because she mixed up names for pets like a turtle named Fluffy and a dog named Otter. I also liked that they followed a possum into the world and the possum was really somebody else that was a surprise. I didn’t like that the story had my name in it which is Danielle. I’m not sure why it bothered me but I think it was because I don’t like it when other people use my name in books.
My bottom line:
I loved, loved, loved this book and I would highly recommend it to just girls (because boys like reading about boys) who are 7 years and older.
MOM SAYS:
What I liked and didn’t like about it:
What a clever idea! I love how the main characters Val and Sam travel to fairy tale land and meet not one, not two, but three princesses from some very familiar fairy tales. I also like the special twist at the end that reminds us that the stories of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella are not, in fact, original Disney movies! *ahem*
The story largely centres on Val and Sam meeting up with Snow White and we follow her story until she is safely housed with the notorious seven dwarves. While the dwarves are never named, they each exhibit special “characteristics” and we had lots of fun guessing which dwarf was which! It made me realize that my kids have never seen the movie Snow White because it is actually one of the more frightening Disney princess movies. We have read the book though so they did know about the seven dwarves.
As Val and Sam help Snow in her quest to find her father, they encounter baby Briar Rose/Aurora and are witness to the events around her birth (i.e., the uninvited fairy who casts a wicked spell on the baby). They also become entangled in the story of Danielle (aka Cinderella) who is held captive in her castle by her evil step-mother. Val and Sam then use their knowledge of the stories to help out all three princesses. We really liked the mix of familiar stories as seen and interpreted by the modern day characters of Val and Sam. For the record, my daughter was perturbed by the use of her name in the story … although I think neither of us really knows why!
The characters in the story are each uniquely developed. We meet the quirky Mom (Val’s) who looks after the menagerie of oddly-named animals on the farm and whose love of fantasy movies and fairy tales gets passed down to her daughter. Might I just say how I COMPLETELY appreciated the references to the movie “The Princess Bride” (LOVE that movie!). We are also introduced to Wilhelm and Dorothea, the loving childless couple who kindly take in Val, Sam, and Snow. They are the dream parents and Wilhelm turns out to be a bit of a surprise!
In some ways, Val and Sam are somewhat underdeveloped as main characters. We learn some things about their relationship as friends and they certainly have much of the dialogue, but I feel like there is more to be learned about the girls themselves. So much of the book is focused on what happens in the story, the relationships between the girls and the princesses, and the girls responding to situations they find themselves in. We learn more about Val and Sam through their responses and interactions with each other and with other characters than through their own thought processes. Regardless, they were solid likeable characters that I would still love to read about more.
My bottom line:
This book was a delight to read with my children. The twists and turns in the plot as well as the weaving in of familiar fairy tales into a new story was so much fun! I would recommend this book and the next ones in the series to children aged 7+.
**We received a complimentary copy of Through the Mirror and Into the Snow from the author in exchange for our honest review.**
DAUGHTER SAYS:
What I liked and didn’t like about it:
I liked that it was an adventure. I liked that it also had the stories of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella (who was named Danielle!), and Snow White. The Mom in the story was really funny because she mixed up names for pets like a turtle named Fluffy and a dog named Otter. I also liked that they followed a possum into the world and the possum was really somebody else that was a surprise. I didn’t like that the story had my name in it which is Danielle. I’m not sure why it bothered me but I think it was because I don’t like it when other people use my name in books.
My bottom line:
I loved, loved, loved this book and I would highly recommend it to just girls (because boys like reading about boys) who are 7 years and older.
MOM SAYS:
What I liked and didn’t like about it:
What a clever idea! I love how the main characters Val and Sam travel to fairy tale land and meet not one, not two, but three princesses from some very familiar fairy tales. I also like the special twist at the end that reminds us that the stories of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella are not, in fact, original Disney movies! *ahem*
The story largely centres on Val and Sam meeting up with Snow White and we follow her story until she is safely housed with the notorious seven dwarves. While the dwarves are never named, they each exhibit special “characteristics” and we had lots of fun guessing which dwarf was which! It made me realize that my kids have never seen the movie Snow White because it is actually one of the more frightening Disney princess movies. We have read the book though so they did know about the seven dwarves.
As Val and Sam help Snow in her quest to find her father, they encounter baby Briar Rose/Aurora and are witness to the events around her birth (i.e., the uninvited fairy who casts a wicked spell on the baby). They also become entangled in the story of Danielle (aka Cinderella) who is held captive in her castle by her evil step-mother. Val and Sam then use their knowledge of the stories to help out all three princesses. We really liked the mix of familiar stories as seen and interpreted by the modern day characters of Val and Sam. For the record, my daughter was perturbed by the use of her name in the story … although I think neither of us really knows why!
The characters in the story are each uniquely developed. We meet the quirky Mom (Val’s) who looks after the menagerie of oddly-named animals on the farm and whose love of fantasy movies and fairy tales gets passed down to her daughter. Might I just say how I COMPLETELY appreciated the references to the movie “The Princess Bride” (LOVE that movie!). We are also introduced to Wilhelm and Dorothea, the loving childless couple who kindly take in Val, Sam, and Snow. They are the dream parents and Wilhelm turns out to be a bit of a surprise!
In some ways, Val and Sam are somewhat underdeveloped as main characters. We learn some things about their relationship as friends and they certainly have much of the dialogue, but I feel like there is more to be learned about the girls themselves. So much of the book is focused on what happens in the story, the relationships between the girls and the princesses, and the girls responding to situations they find themselves in. We learn more about Val and Sam through their responses and interactions with each other and with other characters than through their own thought processes. Regardless, they were solid likeable characters that I would still love to read about more.
My bottom line:
This book was a delight to read with my children. The twists and turns in the plot as well as the weaving in of familiar fairy tales into a new story was so much fun! I would recommend this book and the next ones in the series to children aged 7+.
**We received a complimentary copy of Through the Mirror and Into the Snow from the author in exchange for our honest review.**
April 25, 2013
Valerie and Samantha are great friends. They love to spend time finding adventures, and their creativity never ends. When they spot a random possum one day, they decide they have to chase after it. This leads to the discovery of a strange mirror, and this mirror leads to an amazing world where all the fairy tales they only read about come true. When the girls pass through the mirror they meet a young girl named Snow, and Valerie and Samantha quickly realize who this girl really is. As they try to help Snow, the girls also meet several other fairy tale characters. They soon have the adventure of a lifetime!
This book had a super cute concept. I loved the idea of encountering fairy tales in real life. Valerie and Samantha were fun, and I think younger girls would find them very relatable. I enjoyed their fearlessness and resourcefulness. Those are awesome things for young girls to read about. The mishmash of stories was also really fun. It was a fun concept, and I liked the way they interacted together (both the story characters with each other and the characters with Valerie and Samantha).
One thing that kind of took me out of the story was the narrator. The story was told by a gnome as a narrator, but it was kind of jolting when he would insert himself into the story. This took me out of it a bit. However, I'm not sure that will be a problem for everyone. I think it won't read as awkward especially for younger readers. Overall though I thought it was a really fun book. I look forward to reading the next two books as well. I think young girls with a thirst for adventure and a love of fairy tales will definitely enjoy these books. They are age appropriate and quick to read. This was an enjoyable book, and I am ready to read the next one.
Book provided for review.
This book had a super cute concept. I loved the idea of encountering fairy tales in real life. Valerie and Samantha were fun, and I think younger girls would find them very relatable. I enjoyed their fearlessness and resourcefulness. Those are awesome things for young girls to read about. The mishmash of stories was also really fun. It was a fun concept, and I liked the way they interacted together (both the story characters with each other and the characters with Valerie and Samantha).
One thing that kind of took me out of the story was the narrator. The story was told by a gnome as a narrator, but it was kind of jolting when he would insert himself into the story. This took me out of it a bit. However, I'm not sure that will be a problem for everyone. I think it won't read as awkward especially for younger readers. Overall though I thought it was a really fun book. I look forward to reading the next two books as well. I think young girls with a thirst for adventure and a love of fairy tales will definitely enjoy these books. They are age appropriate and quick to read. This was an enjoyable book, and I am ready to read the next one.
Book provided for review.
October 5, 2015
Through the Mirror and Into Snow is a delightful book for elementary and middle-grade students who enjoy fairy tales. The clever concept of finding a musty mirror in a barn that turns out to be a portal to the land of the brothers Grimm is likely to inspire some imaginative play in child readers! To me, the device parallels the experience of reading itself—jumping into another world and making ourselves part of the story.
The two main characters in this sweet tale—Valerie and Samantha—literally become part of the stories we know so well, interacting with their favorite fairy tale characters and helping to move the action along. What child would not like to have this experience themselves? I don’t know the versions by the Brothers Grimm well enough to know how closely the stories in Ann T. Bugg’s book parallel or deviate from them, but to me that’s part of the reading opportunity this book presents to families. Most children likely know these tales from Disney movies, but for true lovers of fairy stories, there’s another world to explore in the originals. After reading this book, children and parents can sleuth out connections between the stories they know and the Grimm versions together, consider how fairy tales evolved as an art form, and even imagine how they might write them themselves if they were lucky enough to find a magic mirror in their own barns.
This is a well-paced and enjoyable read. Valerie’s mother is an entertaining character. Her role in the story—and the witty overall tone in which the book is written—reminds me a bit of the 1990s PBS series Wishbone.
The two main characters in this sweet tale—Valerie and Samantha—literally become part of the stories we know so well, interacting with their favorite fairy tale characters and helping to move the action along. What child would not like to have this experience themselves? I don’t know the versions by the Brothers Grimm well enough to know how closely the stories in Ann T. Bugg’s book parallel or deviate from them, but to me that’s part of the reading opportunity this book presents to families. Most children likely know these tales from Disney movies, but for true lovers of fairy stories, there’s another world to explore in the originals. After reading this book, children and parents can sleuth out connections between the stories they know and the Grimm versions together, consider how fairy tales evolved as an art form, and even imagine how they might write them themselves if they were lucky enough to find a magic mirror in their own barns.
This is a well-paced and enjoyable read. Valerie’s mother is an entertaining character. Her role in the story—and the witty overall tone in which the book is written—reminds me a bit of the 1990s PBS series Wishbone.
April 11, 2012
I wish there was an option to record only reading part of the book. I read 20% and I couldn't do it anymore. I wanted to love this book, but the there were several big problems. In the beginning, the narration is confusing and disjointed. Finally, the reader finds out that the narrator is a garden gnome. I think it's a cute idea, but it wasn't executed correctly. While the gnome narrated, some things he discussed were impossible for him to know, like the young girl's parents went on a date to see The Princess Bride and their friends hated that they quoted it over and over again. This would only work if the gnome was actually there. And unless the mother kept the gnome in her purse, it doesn't make sense. Also, the gnome can't possibly know how the characters are feeling because he is an outside observer. So, for me, it was too distracting to really appreciate or enjoy the story.
While there were a few other problems that I couldn't ignore, that was the main one. So, unfortunately, I decided to move on to another book.
While there were a few other problems that I couldn't ignore, that was the main one. So, unfortunately, I decided to move on to another book.
December 25, 2012
I have been reading quite a bit of fairy tale books lately and this one is right up my alley. A fresh new take on an old story. This is a wonderful book for any age; from middle school on up.
Best friends Valerie and Samantha are always on the lookout for a good adventure. While visiting Valerie on her farm, the two girls find a magic mirror that leads to a magical far away land. There they run into Snow, who is running from her evil step-mother. Val and Sam's knowledge of fairy tales helps them to save Snow and leads them on many adventures.
You will read about many fairy tale characters in the first book before they became famous. I recommend this book to everyone!
Best friends Valerie and Samantha are always on the lookout for a good adventure. While visiting Valerie on her farm, the two girls find a magic mirror that leads to a magical far away land. There they run into Snow, who is running from her evil step-mother. Val and Sam's knowledge of fairy tales helps them to save Snow and leads them on many adventures.
You will read about many fairy tale characters in the first book before they became famous. I recommend this book to everyone!
January 25, 2015
Very cute story
This is a great story of two girls, Valerie and Samantha that went into the barn in search of a possum. They spotted him and then he disappeared. They thought he might be underneath a tattoo and when they lifted the tattoo they found a large mirror. They studied the splendor of the mirror and when they done the flashlight to the center of the mirror they saw a forest. Then they saw the possum in the forest. Their hand went through the mirror and they stepped into the mirror. Their was so much adventure afterwards. Ann Bugg did an excellent story that may be a little different than we have heard which will keep you in suspense. Great book!
This is a great story of two girls, Valerie and Samantha that went into the barn in search of a possum. They spotted him and then he disappeared. They thought he might be underneath a tattoo and when they lifted the tattoo they found a large mirror. They studied the splendor of the mirror and when they done the flashlight to the center of the mirror they saw a forest. Then they saw the possum in the forest. Their hand went through the mirror and they stepped into the mirror. Their was so much adventure afterwards. Ann Bugg did an excellent story that may be a little different than we have heard which will keep you in suspense. Great book!
May 10, 2015
This is a clever story, perfect for ages 7-10. The two girls on the cover, Valerie and Samantha, are believable and spunky, and their adventures on the other side of the mirror are fun to follow. I could imagine myself as a 10 year old reader having fun guessing which storybook character was being introduced, and shouting it out before Val or Sam figured it out. There is a gnome character introduced early who disappears and is never mentioned again, which was a distraction. Other than that this is a delightful romp that will appeal to young children and would make a great read-along for families.
March 20, 2016
For a middle-schooler or as a read aloud book, this is a perfectly acceptable novel. As a read silently to yourself book, it was difficult to read due to clumsily executed plot elements such as the introduction of the narrator and his random, non-plot related comments throughout the novel. The bonus is that the book is only 132 pages long so it can be read in an afternoon if you are interested in reading a book that has an alternative take on classic fairy tales.
December 7, 2011
I love this story! It is such a great idea to bring girls from today into a beloved fairy tale, before it takes place! And the point of view the story is written is great! I love the adventure these girls find. Sam and Valerie are such fun characters too! I can't wait to share this book with the kiddos!
December 14, 2024
fun and simple
This was an interesting take and mix of two different fairy tales. I liked the interesting mix of the older takes but also the modern twist of magic. I will be very interested to see where the series goes. Pulling apart some of the older versions of tales and remixing it with two characters that are so opposite and so alike as mains made for a nice change,
This was an interesting take and mix of two different fairy tales. I liked the interesting mix of the older takes but also the modern twist of magic. I will be very interested to see where the series goes. Pulling apart some of the older versions of tales and remixing it with two characters that are so opposite and so alike as mains made for a nice change,
November 17, 2011
It's been a long time since I thought about Snow White or Cinderella, but this book made me wish i could go back to that time. This one is definitely on the list for books to give to nieces and nephews.
February 3, 2012
This is a great book! I got it for my middle schooler, but had to read it myself. It's very fun and clever and is a quick read. The author is very imaginative and creative. Can't wait for the next one. p.s. My middle schooler loved it, too.
December 29, 2015
I got this free on Kindle and was one of my "read on bart" books.
Ok book. It is a juvenile oriented book so there are things that are missing but that is ok.
Girls find a mirror that takes them into a fairytale and they feel the need to help keep it on track.
Ok book. It is a juvenile oriented book so there are things that are missing but that is ok.
Girls find a mirror that takes them into a fairytale and they feel the need to help keep it on track.
May 29, 2017
Lots of fun
Best Friends get to live a story from the mother's book. The girls no longer live close enough to visit except on special arrangements, so they have to make the most of the time they get to have together. Good fun! I hope you enjoy it too!
Best Friends get to live a story from the mother's book. The girls no longer live close enough to visit except on special arrangements, so they have to make the most of the time they get to have together. Good fun! I hope you enjoy it too!
November 17, 2011
What a marvelous story for your kids! Taking a main character from current times and having them deal with the characters of fairy tales before the fairy tale actually occurred? Brilliant.
March 16, 2012
Delightful,fun, creative
November 22, 2012
So far I love it. And my 9 year old is loving it, too.
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