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zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{My Thoughts} – Abby and Jonah are two very interesting, yet charming siblings. They have a wonderful dynamic that helps to make them out to be funny and attention grabbing. This story begins with Jonah waking Abby in the middle of the night complaining that the mirror in the basement is making noises and changing colors. She although she is scared goes with him o the basement to investigate his claims. It turns out that the mirror is magic and it transports them into another world.
The mirror seemingly takes them and drops them smack dab in the middle of Snow White’s fairy tale. If you know me, you know I enjoy reading fairy tale retellings and this book is one of the better have have come across for children. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing the personality of the children develope throughout the stories. I am also interested in seeing how creative she gets with re-writing the stories. This first one was a job well done, I hope that the author can continue to exceed my expectations in future books.
I really enjoyed reading this book and now I understand why my daughter loves this series so much. In fact my daughter is currently reading book five and I am playing catch up, she started them in school last year. It is really hard finding books for her to read that she is interested in because she struggles with reading, but she really gets into these books and enjoys them and as long as we can keep finding books that hold her interest I am going to keep buying them, reviewing them and sharing them with others. I figure if my kid can enjoy it, I am sure some other parents will be grateful to know that they exist in case they want to try them with their kid. I highly recommend for the reluctant reader.
The mirror seemingly takes them and drops them smack dab in the middle of Snow White’s fairy tale. If you know me, you know I enjoy reading fairy tale retellings and this book is one of the better have have come across for children. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing the personality of the children develope throughout the stories. I am also interested in seeing how creative she gets with re-writing the stories. This first one was a job well done, I hope that the author can continue to exceed my expectations in future books.
I really enjoyed reading this book and now I understand why my daughter loves this series so much. In fact my daughter is currently reading book five and I am playing catch up, she started them in school last year. It is really hard finding books for her to read that she is interested in because she struggles with reading, but she really gets into these books and enjoys them and as long as we can keep finding books that hold her interest I am going to keep buying them, reviewing them and sharing them with others. I figure if my kid can enjoy it, I am sure some other parents will be grateful to know that they exist in case they want to try them with their kid. I highly recommend for the reluctant reader.
gracepizza40's review against another edition
3.0
2.9
I liked that the author put the real fairy tales in there, but the narration is immature. Fifth graders have a subconscious. They're not just hyperactive and always sure of themselves (and they don't make things like lists in their heads like a TV show character). Also, I'm surprised that Snow White is 16 in the story because she sounded younger and Abby talked to her like she was 10.
I liked that the author put the real fairy tales in there, but the narration is immature. Fifth graders have a subconscious. They're not just hyperactive and always sure of themselves (and they don't make things like lists in their heads like a TV show character). Also, I'm surprised that Snow White is 16 in the story because she sounded younger and Abby talked to her like she was 10.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
The heroine in this just felt unbearably stupid, and if this is meant for young girls (it is), I don't feel like she's someone they should be looking up to. The writing just felt really amateur too. I don't care what age group it's meant for, I think there's better books out there.
rumaisairfan's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
lanica's review against another edition
2.0
We were lucky enough to have an author visit by Sarah Mlynowski, so I read this to get me into the swing of things before book talking her. This is another of the many 're-telling' of a fairy tale that are out today. I like this on because it was light an easy to read, and I loved that the brother took a main role in the book, so I could interest boys in it as well as girls. The main character was a bit whiny, but wouldn't we all in her situation. I hope that goes away as she gets more familiar with her new 'power'. I would not recommend this to adults, or even high-level readers, but this is a fun little book that a lot of elementary kids love.
I put this whole series in my library and it is constantly checked out. Not only by the kiddos who saw her speak, but by anyone who likes fairy tale retelling, princesses, and light and humorous books. Well done getting kids to read, Ms. Mlynowski...well done.
(These stars are hard. I want to rate it a 4 as a librarian, but I am using my personal enjoyment level in my ratings and want to keep them relative. I should have created two accounts...but it's not going to happen now.)
I put this whole series in my library and it is constantly checked out. Not only by the kiddos who saw her speak, but by anyone who likes fairy tale retelling, princesses, and light and humorous books. Well done getting kids to read, Ms. Mlynowski...well done.
(These stars are hard. I want to rate it a 4 as a librarian, but I am using my personal enjoyment level in my ratings and want to keep them relative. I should have created two accounts...but it's not going to happen now.)
camkitcat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
I like the girl power! Please follow me, Camkitcat!
katie_samsock's review against another edition
4.0
My first grader brought this home. I read it to her at night and she ate it up. The concept is really cute and I enjoyed it even as an adult. Yes the writing and humor are geared to a younger crowd but the storyline itself is interesting enough for the adult reader to enjoy it too
rodneywilhite's review against another edition
4.0
Only way I can make my reading quota this year is to add all the books I read to my 6yo. So here we go.
We read the first eleven books in this series, and I highly recommend them (if you have a little one who's amenable to princess stuff).
Really the strength of the books is the characterization, both of the protagonist Abby and the secondary characters. Her tagalong little brother is fun and gross, and all the people in the fairy tales are pretty well-developed and complicated. This particular entry was not our favorite; they pretty much get better and better. But the whole series is worth a read.
We read the first eleven books in this series, and I highly recommend them (if you have a little one who's amenable to princess stuff).
Really the strength of the books is the characterization, both of the protagonist Abby and the secondary characters. Her tagalong little brother is fun and gross, and all the people in the fairy tales are pretty well-developed and complicated. This particular entry was not our favorite; they pretty much get better and better. But the whole series is worth a read.
read2menow's review against another edition
2.0
The authors doesn’t do a good job with ages in this book. The children somehow have logic and reasoning of an adult. And the teenager speaks like the 10 year old. I like the idea of going into these stories and seeing what happens. I just wish I believed the voices of each of the characters.
lannthacker's review against another edition
2.0
The main character was a bit too much of a know-it-all for my taste, but I think it would be a hit with the intended audience.