Elena and the Secret of Avalor (Disney Storybook

by Craig Gerber, Grace Lee (Illustrator)

When Princess Sofia finds a book in a secret library, she discovers that Princess Elena from the kingdom Avalor is magically trapped inside an enchanted amulet waiting for another princess to set her free! Can Sofia free her from the amulet and help her return home?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Magic

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 18, 2016

Reviews

[Dolly]

This is an interesting story, but it feels more like a synopsis of a movie than a fully developed tale.

The colorful illustrations are amazing, exactly as I would expect from a Disney tale.

[Bara]

Yes, I have read yet another children book. And again I don't regret it because Sofia's and Elena's stories are amusing and adorable.

The illustrations are cute, fortunately Elena's and Sofia's looks don't clash eventhough their series aren't exactly in the same style. I have high hopes for the television special.

And I'm glad my theory about my favorite character is true: He isn't a villain! Get it into your heads, people!

[Jenna]

Avalorin kruununprinsessa Elena olikin meidän perheelle aivan uusi tuttavuus! Prinsessa Sofia vie lukijan (ja kuulijat) matkalle Avaloriin, jossa hänen tehtävänään on vapauttaa kadonnut prinsessa Elena. Elena onkin lähempänä kuin Sofia aavistaakaan; hänen kaulassaan riippuvassa Avalorin amuletissa!

Jännittävä prinsessaseikkailu täynnä maagisia eläimiä sekä velhoja ja taikoja.

[Leon Jane]

Beautifully illustrated story of the secret of Avalor and 'realistically' blended into the Sophia the First franchise. Your little princess is sure to love this story of hope and good over evil!

[Anthony]

Princess Sofia and her family set sail for the Kingdom of Avalor to help set free Princess Elena and help her regain her kingdom from the evil sorceress Shuriki.

[Jemary Roca]

This storybook starringElenafromAvalorcomes with something extra—a prettymetal heart necklaceto wear!Princess Elena’s sister, Isabel, is
nervousaboutattending her first inventors’ fair. Elena promises to bethereto support her, but it turns out that KingToshiiscoming foran official
visit the very same day! Elena needs to greet the king, butshe’s promised her sister….What willElena do? Read this humorous retelling ofan
episode oftheanimated television showto find out.

[Heather Jo]

megan summer reading 2017, children's book, picture book, disney, tv tie-in, elena of avalor, back story, first grade, second grade

[Roo]

Still a little scared of the witch

[Virginia, Second of Her Name, Mother of Bunnies]

I haven't seen the show this book is based on, but the storytelling was terrible. It was a slog to read aloud.

[Aurelia Grey]

Lovely story. Great book following the narrative of the TV movie. Elena's back story that shows how she defeated Shiriki. Elena meets princess Sophia.

[Jillian]

Finally, I know where on earth this new princess came from!
It's a nice story (I have a feeling I'm supposed to have watched a movie?), and a cool origin story for the new princess.
But why does it explicitly say everything happened forty-one years ago? People in town - young people - clearly recognize Elena. Elena and her family (trapped in an amulet and a portrait) don't seem to worry that everyone they knew is dead or much older. And yet the villain ages when her magic is taken away? I don't get it??

[Meredith Spidel]

Perfect book for the princess fan in your life. My daughter loves this new Disney princess, and this book is such a fun way to celebrate her! Thanks Disney for sending us an ARC so we could share this honest review!

[Ms. Jeane]

just the movie in book form

[Pinky]

Sofia helps free Princess Elena from Shuriki's curse.

[Roxanne]

Explains Elena's complicated backstory and what the heck Sofia had to do with it. Recommended for children who can't get enough of Elena and parents who think too much.

[Wendelle]

showcases stealing though?