Magic Mirror

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Summary: A marvelous parable for modern times.
Review: A mythical family's upheaval is charted in Magic Mirror the story of dreamer Queen Heather, who grows up as a princess and plans on a happy life, until she discovers her family is falling apart. Her magic mirror takes her away from her sad life and shows her other lands: can it be harming her? Magic Mirror is an intriguing parable to modern life is created.

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Summary: Pretty good for a children's book
Review: I do not know what compels best-selling genre authors to write picture books for children, but many of them have done it, including James Herriot, Dean Koontz, Jeffrey Archer, and even Gabriel Marcia Marquez. As far as kids' books go, this one is pretty good. The story is simple, but the illustrations are unique, with every picture combining elements of medieval fantasies (castles, knights, dragons, abbots) and contemporary life (computers, scanners, office meetings). It is also interesting when the text says one thing, such as "Queen Heather mounted her steed", and the picture shows something different, like the Queen speeding off in a sports car. The subject matter is a bit mature; the pictures (more than the prose) imply acts of suicide and adultery. However, everything works out happily ever after in the end.

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Summary: this book really makes you think!
Review: I really love this book because even though it's quite short it teaches a lesson about not turning on people before you have more information. it's very well written, and quite cardesque, if you know what i mean.

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Summary: Cool illustrations, creepy message
Review: I was disturbed by this story. As far as I could tell, the message was: "Even if your husband ignores you and doesn't listen to your child when she says there's a problem, you should stay with him. Because when he's done with the really important stuff, like his job, he'll eventually come back to you. Oh, and kids who dress goth are unloving. They just need to discover the pretty pretty princess inside."

I did, however, love the illustrations. They're full of clever visual jokes merging modern and medieval images, like a guy being punished in the stocks...which is attached to a meter.

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Summary: An interesting turn for Card
Review: Magic Mirror is an interesting project for Card, who normally writes long novels. The trick of presenting a typical modern family in medieval style is amusing, though the story occasionally borders on being trite. The illustrations by Nathan Pinnock were great.

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Summary: An interesting turn for Card
Review: Magic Mirror is an interesting project for Card, who normally writes long novels. The trick of presenting a typical modern family in medieval style is amusing, though the story occasionally borders on being trite. The illustrations by Nathan Pinnock were great.

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Summary: Yes, yes, yes!
Review: This is one of the most charming and meaningful fairy tales for "children of all ages" I have seen in years. The mix of fantasy and modern life makes every picture entertaining. The story is a good parable for our day, for both children and young adults.

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Summary: Yes, yes, yes!
Review: This is one of the most charming and meaningful fairy tales for "children of all ages" I have seen in years. The mix of fantasy and modern life makes every picture entertaining. The story is a good parable for our day, for both children and young adults.