The Magic Mirror: A Branches Book (Once Upon a Fairy Tale #1): A Branches Book

About this book

Magic, friendship, and adventure are the perfect ingredients for a new twisted fairy tales Branches series from Anna Staniszewski!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! The Enchanted Kingdom is in a heat wave until the Ice Princess uses her magic mirror to make winter come — no wonder Kara and Zed are too hot. But the magic mirror is broken! And no one else wants to help the princess. Can Kara and Zed find out how to fix the mirror and bring back winter? Or will it be summer forever? Macky Pamintuan's illustrations are on every page, welcoming readers into the adorably silly world of the Once Upon a Fairy Tale series.

Reviews

Praise for The Magic Mirror:

"Staniszewski creates a tense mystery akin to the 'Encyclopedia Brown' series. . . . Pamintuan's illustrations have an animated style that is engaging without overwhelming the text. VERDICT A series debut that. . .will engage readers with its fantastical mystery and honest depictions of relationships with family and friends." -- School Library Journal


Praise for UnFairy Tale Life series, by Anna Staniszewski:

"A speedy and amusing ride that...will keep readers entertained."- Publisher's Weekly

"A light comic romp...Charming."- Kirkus

"Anna Staniszewski creates a magical world that's totally relatable. You'll find yourself wishing you were alongside Jenny fighting against unicorns (who aren't as peaceful as you think) and traveling to fantastical realms."- GirlsLife.com

"A funny, fast-paced novel of magical mayhem."- Discovery Girls Magazine