Books About Mirrors

The Best Mirrors Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about mirrors? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga), Vol. 3

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Chapter Book · 2024

Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga), Vol. 3

By Mizuki Tsujimura, Tomo Taketomi (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga) series

Kids hiding out in a magical castle make a pact to face school together again.

224 pages

4.3 Goodreads · 473 ratings

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Summary: The kids who meet in the mirror castle discover that all but one of them belong to the same junior high. After an eventful Christmas party, Masamune suggests they help each other with their problems and go back to class together on the same day. Everyone agrees, but for Kokoro, returning to school means facing the bullies who drove her away.

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga), Vol. 2

By Mizuki Tsujimura, Tomo Taketomi (Illustrator) · Lonely Castle in the Mirror (Manga) series

Kids who skip school find a hidden castle, until one returns hurt and a new rule changes everything.

224 pages· 3,402 words

4.2 Goodreads · 571 ratings

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Summary: Seven junior high students who stay home from school have found a way into a mysterious castle. For Kokoro it is the one place she truly belongs, but not everyone feels the same. When Ureshino announces he is going back to school and then returns at summer's end with mysterious injuries, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something, and the Wolf Queen announces a new rule that will change everything.

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$1398

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

The Magic of the Mirror

By Thea Stilton · Book #9 in the Thea Stilton: Special Edition series

A magical journey to the Kingdom of the Fairies awaits.

320 pages· 28,731 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 488 ratings

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Summary: Join the Thea Sisters as they embark on a magical quest to the Kingdom of the Fairies. Mysteries and enchantments abound as they navigate this fantastical realm. Will they uncover the secrets hidden within and return safely? Adventure and wonder await in this spellbinding journey.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Sugar and Spice

By Sarah Mlynowski · Book #10 in the Whatever After series

Trapped in a fairy tale, two siblings must escape a witch's dinner plans.

176 pages· 25,178 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 2,515 ratings

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Summary: Abby and Jonah find themselves in the tale of Hansel and Gretel, but things go awry when they replace the siblings on the run. With a witch planning a kid casserole, they must dodge danger, disguise their dog, and befriend a talking duck to find their way home. Can they outsmart the witch and return safely, or will they become the main course? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this magical adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

The Magic Mirror

By Anna Staniszewski, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) · Once Upon a Fairy Tale series

Two children help a princess fix her magic mirror to restore balance to the seasons in the Enchanted Kingdom.

96 pages· 5,828 words· Est. 1 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 309 ratings

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Summary: In the Enchanted Kingdom, a relentless heat wave grips the land. The Ice Princess's magic mirror, the key to winter, is broken. Kara and Zed, two brave friends, embark on a quest to fix it. With no one else willing to help, they must navigate a world of magic and mystery. Can they restore the seasons, or will summer reign forever? Dive into a whimsical adventure where friendship and courage are the only tools against a kingdom's eternal summer.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

The Plentiful Darkness

By Heather Kassner

An orphaned girl must retrieve her stolen mirror from a starless realm where children vanish.

256 pages

3.8 Goodreads · 309 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Rooney de Barra survives by collecting moonlight with her magical mirror. When Trick Aidan, a rival boy, steals it, Rooney must venture into a dark, starless world to retrieve it. In this eerie land, children have disappeared, and Rooney faces the terrifying unknown. Forced to team up with Trick, she must confront a mysterious magician and unravel the secrets trapping the children of Warybone. Will Rooney reclaim her mirror and save the missing children, or will the darkness consume them all? Dive into a world where magic and danger intertwine in a race against time.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2019

Mirror, Mirror

By Jen Calonita · Book #6 in the Disney Twisted Tales series

What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Snow White must reclaim her kingdom.

344 pages· 73,258 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 15,186 ratings

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Summary: After her mother's death, Snow White's kingdom falls to her stepmother, the Evil Queen. When a plot against her fails, Snow discovers secrets about her parents. With dwarfs, a prince, and a mysterious ally, she must stop the Queen, who will do anything to keep her power, even threaten those Snow loves. Can Snow outwit an enemy who knows her every move?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Breadcrumbs

By Anne Ursu, Erin McGuire (Illustrator)

A girl ventures into an icy forest to rescue her lost friend from a mysterious enchantress.

312 pages· 41,886 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 12,915 ratings

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Summary: Hazel's best friend, Jack, vanishes into a forest with a woman made of ice. Determined to save him, Hazel embarks on a perilous journey inspired by 'The Snow Queen.' As she navigates a world where fantasy and reality blur, Hazel must confront the complexities of growing up and the shifting nature of friendship. Will she find Jack and bring him back, or will the icy enchantment claim them both? 'Breadcrumbs' weaves a modern fairy tale that explores the power of imagination and the choices that shape our lives.

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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Glassmaker's Daughter

By Dianne Hofmeyr, Jane Ray (Illustrator)

A glassmaker's daughter never smiles. Can anyone make her laugh and win a glass palace?

32 pages

3.8 Goodreads · 154 ratings

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Summary: In sixteenth-century Venice, Daniela, the glassmaker's daughter, never smiles. Her father offers a glass palace to anyone who can make her laugh. Mask makers, lion tamers, and magicians fail, until a young apprentice crafts a looking glass. Will Daniela's own reflection finally bring a smile to her face? Discover the magic in this enchanting fable.

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$379

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Ghost in the Mirror

Book #25 in the Goosebumps Series 2000 series

A mysterious note and a moving reflection spark fear in Jason's home.

110 pages· 16,710 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

3.6 Goodreads · 972 ratings

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Summary: Jason discovers a threatening note by an old mirror his parents bought. Initially blaming his sister, his world shifts when he sees something moving inside the mirror. What lurks beyond the glass?

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