Through a Clouded Mirror
Through a Clouded Mirror by Miya T. Beck, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, is a 272-page work of juvenile fiction that weaves elements of action, adventure, and fantasy. Set against the backdrop of a magical imperial Japan, the story follows Yuki Snow, a young girl grappling with her feelings of isolation after moving to Santa Dolores. As she navigates her new environment, Yuki discovers an ancient brass mirror in a local antiques shop, rumored to be a portal to another world, which sets her on a transformative journey.
Readers will find a rich narrative inspired by classic tales such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Yuki’s quest unfolds as she confronts her emotions and the challenges of fitting in at her new school, where she feels overlooked and misunderstood. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the allure of adventure, inviting readers to join Yuki as she steps into the unknown and uncovers the mysteries of the mirror and its connection to celebrated Japanese writer Sei Shonagon.
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Inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and set in a magical imperial Japan, this is a breathtaking fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of The Pearl Hunter.
Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here.
She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and stepdad just moved the family. Her BFF back home, Julio, has already forgotten his promise to stay in touch–and worse, he like likes Yuki’s mortal enemy. At her new school, the kids think she’s either invisible or a know-it-all nerd.
The only friend she’s made so far is the shopkeeper at a Japanese antiques store. Among the treasures there is an ancient brass mirror supposedly once owned by celebrated Japanese writer Sei Shonagon. It’s also rumored to be a portal to Shonagon’s world, which opens every hundred years. So when a woman with long jet-black hair and flowing silk robes appears in the glass, beckoning, Yuki knows there’s only one thing to do–step through to the unknown….
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