Sofia the First The Secret Library: Purchase Includes Disney eBook!

Sofia the First

by Catherine Hapka, Craig Gerber, Grace Lee (Illustrations)

When Sofia's aunt Tilly visits Enchancia, she gives Sofia a special book that guides her to a secret library hidden in the castle! The library is filled with hundreds of unfinished books -and Sofia is the only one who can give each story a happy ending. Sofia selects the story of Minimus's brother, Mazzimo, who has been captured by the arrogant and greedy Prince Roderick of Borrea. It's up to Sofia and Minimus to rescue Mazzimo and grant him his one to be free! Includes a redeemable Disney eBook!

Genres: Picture Books, Fantasy, Childrens, Books About Books

40 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2015

About the author

Catherine (Cathy) Hapka has written more than one hundred books for children and adults, as a ghostwriter for series as well as original titles, including the Romantic Comedies Something Borrowed, The Twelve Date of Christmas, and Love on Cue. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has radiantly beautiful illustrations, celebrates story, and has positive messages about family bonds and how we can rewrite sad real-life stories to give them a better endings. That's what saved this book for me; if not for that, I'd give it one star for the climax solution.

Spoiler alert, I guess... Can you spoil the plot of a picture book?

Sofia has to shoot a bow and arrow, but she doesn't know how. Merida comes in out of nowhere and tells her that if she believes in herself, the arrow will hit the target every time. Why is this necessary? Couldn't Sofia have taken archery lessons and become grateful for her dedication to learning a skill, now that it counted in a crisis situation? Or maybe Merida could have stepped in and helped, showing how her own passion and diligence could help save the day. Instead, we have an implausible solution that is neither satisfying, logical, or beneficial to children.

[Whole And · Rating 4 out of 5]

We enjoyed learning that we can rewrite our own endings to stories and free one another in the process. An empowering tale.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is really cute. I enjoyed reading it but there were some things that were different than the episode it was based on and the differences made less sense than the episode did. The writing was also a little choppy and the whole book could have been a lot better with some extra details. The pictures were really good though and I enjoyed looking at them as I read the story. Overall I enjoyed the book and think fans of Sofia will enjoy it too even if it could have been done better.

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

going on an advanture in a castle Sophia is told about a book she is reading on a page she turns to she finds there are secret tunnels in the castle.

what will she find????

is there a secret library in the castle.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sofia becomes the storykeeper of the secret library.

[Tara Strosnider · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Sofia becoming the "storykeeper" and therefore responsible of giving endings to true stories is an wonderful example of extending the story and changing it's outcome. Readers might feel the urge to change the endings of stories they've read or lived after reading this. Sofia's wold is magical and the illustrations in this book makes it so real like your with Sofia yourself Other themes touched upon are: belief in yourself will allow you to achieve great things; and family is family regardless of differences. Recommended, especially for fans of princess's stories. And of course Disney and Sofia the first


Sofia the first is a kind sweetheart that everyone will love and she's the true meaning of a princess

[Ro Menendez · Rating 4 out of 5]

01-09-2016 The story of Sofia becoming the "storykeeper" and therefore responsible of giving endings to true stories is an excellent example of extending the story and changing it's outcome. Readers might feel the urge to change the endings of stories they've read or lived after reading this story. The illustrations are attractive and rich with detail, and although Sofia's world is magical, the conflict and resolution are relatable to less fantastical stories. Other themes touched upon are: belief in yourself will allow you to achieve great things; and family is family regardless of differences. Recommended, especially for fans of princess's stories.

[Meredith Spidel · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter is enchanted by this book! We received a copy for review and she squealed when it arrived and immediately wanted to read it about 1,000 times in a row. She loves it, and so do I--beautifully illustrated and a sweet story!