Reviewed by Sonia

I found this beautifully written story moving, and I�m not ashamed to say a tear rolled down my cheek.

�Magic Bags & Forgotten Princesses� captures the beauty and strength of the relationship between a mother and her growing daughter. It illustrates the hiccups we all experience as we grow, and the way someone who cares can help us through. The small moments of �magic� as we learn.

Although the conclusion of the story is always obvious it is never important because the telling of the story of Denise and a teacher who cares is what we focus on. The major character (Denise) and incidental characters (Denise�s mum and teacher), are brought to life through a clarity of language.

A big issue dealt with in a sensitive manner, to leave us - along with Denise�s teacher - wondering at the precarious of life and the all too common loss of potential.