Magically mischievous Mirror-Belle is ready to sweep Ellen off on exciting escapades in this hilarious book. Now reissued with a fresh cover look.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. Complete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, this chapter book is perfect for young children beginning to read on their own.

Ellen’s life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had!

This book contains six delightful stories: Dragon Pox, Ellen’s Castle, Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs, Party Hoppers, Wobblesday, and Love-Potion Crisps.

JULIA DONALDSON

Julia Donaldson has written some of the world’s best-loved children’s books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Further books illustrated by Axel include Room on the Broom, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and the Smoos – all of which have been made into much-loved animated films by Magic Light Pictures. Her other books include The Hospital Dog illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, The Christmas Pine illustrated by Victoria Sandøy and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series illustrated by Lydia Monks which has been made into a successful CBBC series, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.