Magic Elizabeth: A Beloved Classic with Brand-New Full-Color Artwork

By Norma Kassirer

A beloved middle-grade fantasy classic returns in a newly illustrated edition full of magic, mystery, and a doorway into the past.

When eight-year-old Sally is sent to spend the summer in a creaky old house with her elderly Aunt Sarah and a decidedly unfriendly cat, she expects weeks of boredom and loneliness. But everything changes when she discovers a mysterious painting of a little girl holding a doll--and learns that the doll, Elizabeth, vanished long ago.

Drawn by curiosity, Sally ventures into the attic, where an old mirror seems to open a doorway into another time. As she searches for the missing doll and the truth behind the painting, Sally discovers a story of friendship, empathy, and love that reaches across generations.

First published in 1966 and now back in print with brand-new full-color illustrations by Mark Richardson, Magic Elizabeth invites today's readers into its timeless world of mystery, warmth, and wonder.

Here's what makes Magic Elizabeth a classic fantasy for a new generation:

- A Beloved Children's Classic Returns: A long-out-of-print favorite is available again for parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and new readers.

- A Magical Journey into the Past: A mysterious attic mirror, a lost doll named Elizabeth, and a long-ago friendship create a classic children's fantasy for ages 8-12.

- Brand-New Full-Color Artwork: New illustrations by Mark Richardson bring fresh visual life to Norma Kassirer's timeless story.

- Perfect for Independent Reading or Sharing Aloud: A nostalgic favorite for adults and a moving story of imagination, kindness, and love for young readers.

Magic Elizabeth is a classic middle-grade fantasy novel about a magic mirror, a missing doll named Elizabeth, and a mystery that reaches into the past. This beloved children's classic remains a moving reminder that imagination, kindness, and love can travel across time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1685558011
• ISBN13: 9781685558017
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Collective Book Studio
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7