Lily loves all things dark and mysterious, so when she discovers a magic mirror in a locked room it’s like a dream come true. Or is it …
With a new friend who needs her help, and an older brother who needs to get a life, Lily will require all eleven fingers at her disposal, plus a hefty slice of Grandad’s chocolate ganache cake, to fix a long-forgotten mystery that’s very close to home.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘New fantasy novel gives pre-teens a way to relate to real life issues.’ Cockburn Gazette
‘This is not only a wonderful fantasy read, but it is a story about family support, sibling issues, coping with dementia, loss and love.’ Lamont Books
Awards
CBCA Book of the Year (Notable Book 2017)
Paula Hayes
Paula Hayes is an Australian writer who enjoys writing magical realism for young people. This means she is good at making strange stuff up and setting it in real life. Her first novel, Lily in the Mirror, was a CBCA Notable in 2017. She has four adult kids, two grandkids and has worked in education […]Explore more from our catalogue
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