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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Mirrors

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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

4.4/5 Goodreads · 478 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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$759

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

4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,469 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

3.9/5 Goodreads · 307 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

3.8/5 Goodreads · 304 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

3.7/5 Goodreads · 14,898 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

3.7/5 Goodreads · 12,905 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

3.8/5 Goodreads · 151 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

Ghost in the Mirror

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

3.6/5 Goodreads · 960 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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1993

Let's Get Invisible!

Book #6 in the Goosebumps series

A magic mirror grants invisibility, but can Max return before it's too late?

144 pages· 25,346 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.6/5 Goodreads · 13,879 ratings

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Summary: On his birthday, Max discovers a magic mirror that turns him invisible. Thrilled, he and his friends play with this newfound power. But as Max struggles to reappear, the game turns perilous. Each time he vanishes, the risk of never returning grows. Can Max regain control, or will invisibility become his permanent state? Dive into this chilling tale where the thrill of disappearing might just last forever.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Mirror Mirror

By Sarah Mlynowski · Book #17 in the Whatever After series

Abby and Jonah face wicked fairies to save Snow White's kingdom.

192 pages· 30,456 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 385 ratings

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Summary: Abby and Jonah embark on a final mission through their magic mirror, returning to Snow White's kingdom. With Snow White preparing for her royal wedding, Abby must free Gabrielle, a fairy trapped in a mirror. But wicked fairies threaten their quest, and Abby finds herself ensnared. She must rally old friends like Cinderella and Aladdin for an epic showdown between good and evil. Will their courage and quick thinking be enough to save the day and ensure a happily ever after?

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