The Magic Mirror

Name: The Magic Mirror
Author: Magdalena Cooper

by Magdalena Cooper

Ages 5–910 min readCourage & Being BraveFree to read

An evil witch curses the village, causing children to turn into scary creatures. Only Sam and Soy are free from the curse. Will Sam and Soy continue to escape the witch’s curse? Will the other children stay scary creatures forever?

A suspenseful fairy-tale where careful Sam trusts his parents' warning and his own gut, showing children the quiet strength it takes to resist a tempting trap.

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Credits & license

Written by Magdalena Cooper

Illustrated by UK Nhal

License: CC BY 4.0

Source: Global Digital Library

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Questions to talk about together

Sam felt the food might be a trap, but his friends were so hungry — what would you have done?
Why do you think Sam held on so tightly to his sister Soy's hand?
How does it feel to say 'no' to something tempting when everyone else is saying 'yes'?