Book description
Cecelia looks like a peasant girl and lives in a village so small that it's not even on the map. But she knows that secretly, she is the true princess, hidden away as a baby to be kept safe from the enemies of the kingdon. A commoner named Desmia was…
Why read it?
1 author picked Palace of Mirror as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Technically, this is a children’s book. However, I’ve loved it from the moment I read it the first time.
Since then, I lost count of the number of times I’ve read it. It is a fantasy book with a little mystery tied to the end. What an excellent plot twist. I’ve always been a daydreamer and this story is exactly the kind of thing I’d love.
From Tayler's list on keeping you up or to let your imagination roam.
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A fantasy tale for children of 8 years old and older inspired by three real places in Scotland. Serendipity takes us to…
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