Frozen. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Frozen: The Junior Novelization
Sarah Nathan, 2013
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Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, 2013

Princess Elsa of Arendelle possesses magical powers that allow her to control and create ice and snow, often using them to play with her younger sister, Anna. After Elsa accidentally injures Anna with her magic, their parents, the King and Queen, take both siblings to a colony of trolls led by Grand Pabbie. The castle gates open to the public and visiting dignitaries for the first time in years.


Enchanted. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Enchanted: The Junior Novelization
Jasmine Jones, 2007
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Kevin Lima, 2007

In the animated fairy tale kingdom of Andalasia, Narissa, queen of Andalasia and an evil sorceress, schemes to protect her claim to the throne, which she will lose once her stepson, Prince Edward, finds his true love and marries. Robert and his young daughter Morgan encounter Giselle on their way home, and Robert begrudgingly allows Giselle to stay the night in their apartment at the insistence of Morgan, who believes Giselle is a princess.


Frozen II. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Frozen 2: The Junior Novel
David Blaze, 2019
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Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, 2019

King Agnarr of Arendelle tells a story to his young daughters, Elsa and Anna, that their grandfather, King Runeard, had established a treaty with a neighboring tribe of Northuldra by building a dam in their homeland, the Enchanted Forest. One night, when Elsa hears a mysterious voice calling out to her, she follows it and unintentionally awakens the elemental spirits, which forces everyone in the kingdom to evacuate.


You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2005 book, You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!
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You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!
Fiona Rosenbloom, 2005
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Sammi Cohen, 2023

In this movie, we follow Stacey Friedman as she gets ready for her bat mitzvah. However, her plans take a comedic turn, leading to a series of comical mishaps that put the event in jeopardy.


Disenchanted. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Disenchanted: The Junior Novelization
Disney Books, 2022
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Adam Shankman, 2022

Giselle, Robert, and Morgan relocate from Manhattan to a new home in the Monroeville suburb ten years after their happily ever after. Malvina Monroe, who runs the neighborhood and has bad intentions for the family, is in charge. Giselle uses the magic wand to make wishes that their life were a wonderful fairy tale whenever difficulties emerge. Before the clock strikes midnight, Giselle races to save her family and her native Andalasia after the magic backfires and things spiral out of control.


Beaches. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1985 book
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Beaches
Iris Rainer Dart, 1985
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Allison Anders, 2017

The movie follows the fortuitous encounter of two young girls on the Venice Boardwalk, who despite their vastly different lifestyles, form an unanticipated and lifelong friendship. CC, an aspiring singer trying to establish herself in Los Angeles, and Hillary, the daughter of a renowned civil rights lawyer struggling to find her own path in life, their friendship – despite its challenges – supports them for many years to come.


Cinderella. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1812 book
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Cinderella
Charles Perrault, 1812
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Kay Cannon, 2021

Cinderella is a musically-driven bold new take on the traditional story you grew up with. Our heroine is an ambitious young woman, whose dreams are bigger than the world will allow, but with the help of her Fab G, she is able to persevere and make her dreams come true.