What does true beauty mean to you?

This is a discussion prompt for Mirror, Mirror by Nancy Butcher. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Would you take a 'beauty wonder pill'? Why or why not?

This is a discussion prompt for Mirror, Mirror by Nancy Butcher. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do you think the girls at the academy feel about the queen's offer?

This is a discussion prompt for Mirror, Mirror by Nancy Butcher. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Mirror, Mirror

Name: Mirror, Mirror
ISBN: 9780746073094

by Nancy Butcher

This modern retelling of Snow White follows girls sent to a special academy where Queen Veda offers a mysterious beauty pill with a dark secret.

About This Book

A modern twist to a classic fairy tale - Queen Veda is the most beautiful woman in the kingdom - She sends all the girls of the realm to a new academy where they are offered a beauty wonder pill.

Concepts

Self-Confidence & Identity Jealousy & Comparison Good vs. Evil Fear & Bravery Loneliness & Belonging Being Different Peer Pressure Fairy Tales & Mythology Princesses School Life

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Wonderlit Review

Mirror, Mirror offers a contemporary take on the classic Snow White narrative, focusing on themes of beauty and self-worth. Queen Veda, obsessed with being the most beautiful, establishes an academy where girls are offered a mysterious 'beauty wonder pill.' This chapter book is ideal for readers aged 4-11, prompting discussions about societal beauty standards and inner confidence. It's a gentle yet thought-provoking read, perfect for parents looking to explore self-esteem with their children through a familiar fairy tale lens.