Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse
Sophie Thompson
Princess Mirror-Belle is back! Once again, magically mischievous Mirror-Belle comes popping out of mirrors to sweep Ellen into five hilarious escapades. Whether she’s telling tall stories about her winged pony, searching for a sea monster’s treasure or turning herself into a most unusual Sleeping Beauty, Mirror-Belle’s magical mayhem is packed with fun!
Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is the author of many successful books for children, including the classic The Gruffalo, which has won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for the Best Book to Read Aloud. The Gruffalo’s Child was one of the biggest best-sellers of 2004 and won WHS Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards. Julia has also written many children’s plays and songs, and runs regular storytelling and drama workshops. She lives in Glasgow with her family.
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