SOLVED. YA Fantasy novel about a boy whose shadow is missing and wreaking havoc as him. He must find it and get it back. Read around 2010-2014. Spoiler.

[Larissa]

I read this book in about 2010-2014. It was a soft cover I believe and it was from the library in the young adult section. The cover was mostly blue and black I think? Maybe with a water or mirror scene? It was so long ago it’s hard to remember.

This boy keeps getting in trouble because of his shadow doing bad things while looking like him. I have a vague memory of him seeing his shadow through a lake in the woods or something and I believe he goes out one night in search of his mischievous shadow and that may be the night he finds it. I have a vague memory of a bunch of crazy stuff happening the night he sneaks out to go after his shadow. I believe he ends up doing it all on his own due to the unbelievable nature of the dilemma. I also think it’s based in a small town? Anyway, he does end up getting his shadow back where it belongs and no more havoc is being wreaked in his name.
Thanks in advance!

[Becca]

The Empty Mirror by James Lincoln Collier?

[Kris]

Google Books preview of The Empty Mirror by James Lincoln Collier - Becca's suggestion:

- https://books.google.com/books?id=OXd...
- There are different cover images.

Kirkus Review:

- "... odd and oddly compelling tale of a young boy haunted by a vengeful spirit and his own tragic past. Set in a New England coastal village, the story centers on 13-year-old Nick, orphaned as a baby in the 1918 influenza epidemic. Nick is known for getting into trouble now and then, making it hard for him to defend himself when a mysterious double appears, seeming to be bent on ruining his already tarnished reputation..."

[Larissa]

Oh my gosh yes this is it! Thank you so much!!!

[Kris]

Great! Glad you found your book, Larissa. Thanks for the update.