Lily in the Mirror

by Paula Hayes BA

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 ... Lily now has a new friend who desperately needs her help. But she's also got an older brother who really needs to get a life. Lily will require all eleven fingers, plus a hefty slice Grandad's chocolate Ganache cake, to fix a long-forgotten secret that's very close to home.

200 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2017

Reviews

[Emma Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lily! She's feisty yet vulnerable and makes me smile. And the story is riveting, I had to keep reading until it all came together!!! Great book - enjoyed every minute.

[Kurdt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was written by 11 year old me, on a tiny sheet of paper that the teacher gave to me. The questions are the ones that were listed on said piece of paper. This review contains spoilers!

Book Title: Lily in the Mirror
Who are your main character/s?
Lily, OL(other Lily)/Lily
What happened in the book?
Beginning- Lily is at her granddad's house. She finds a mirror. There is a girl named Lily in it. Lily finds out that OL- other Lily, is her grandma's twin.
Middle- Lily becomes best friends with OL, but Lily's grandma is dying and Lily needs to find away to reunite the twins.
End- Lily reunites OL with Grandma. Grandma dies but OL goes with her.
If I could change one event in this story it would be:
I would change when Linden paints Fern's cat red.
I rate this book:
4 stars

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to see if it would be suitable for my niece. I actually thoroughly enjoyed the creativity and escapism of this novel myself and I could really connect with Lily who relishes in the magic and mystery of the supernatural. And yes - my 12 year old niece loved it too!

[Nella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magic, a main character who loves reading, a wonderful grandfather and much familial love.

[Meegan Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved meeting Lily & her wonderful extended family...

[Matthew Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect piece of Australian storytelling for the smaller people in your tribe. Lily is feisty, strong and brave - everything you could want a hero to be, and everything we want our children to be. The spiralling storylines and big, bold characters are a joy, while the essence of Australia throughout makes this book that little bit more special for those of us living in our lives in this beautiful big, red land.

[Kaitlyn Constantine · Rating 3 out of 5]

very kiddish book, great plot twist