The Town with No Mirrors
The Town with No Mirrors
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The Town with No Mirrors

Written by Christina Collins
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8 - 12
Reading age
284
Page count
185
Words per page
660L
Lexile measure
Feb 21, 2023
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“The Giver meets Uglies in this intricately crafted world…. Destined to be the next beloved dystopian novel.” –Brigit Young, author of The PrettiestIn the town of Gladder Hill, there’s no such word as ugly. Or beautiful. Zailey has never seen her own face. She’s never seen her reflection, or a photo of herself, or even a drawing. In the special community of Gladder Hill, cameras and mirrors are forbidden: it’s why everyone’s happier here. Nobody talks about anyone else’s appearance. You’re not supposed to even think about what other people look like, or what you look like.But Zailey does.She knows her superficial thoughts are wrong, and her sketchbook, filled with secret portraits of her classmates and neighbors, could get her in trouble. Yet she can’t help but think those thoughts, and be curious about the outside world where she once lived, years ago. Most of all, she wonders what it’s like to see herself–her own face.When Zailey suddenly finds herself beyond the gates of her town, she has a chance to see if what she’s been taught about the outside world is true and search for the mother she barely remembers. Only then will she find out the real story about Gladder Hill. But is she prepared for the truth?

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self-discoveryforbidden knowledgeself-esteemsocial themesgirls and womenself-esteem and self-relianceself-acceptanceutopiaseating disorders and body image

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781492655350
    Publication Date
    February 21, 2023
    Publisher
    Sourcebooks Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    February 21, 2023
    Page Count
    284
    Words Per Page
    185
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022056804
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.3

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