Lily
in the Mirror by
Paula Hayes (Fremantle Press) PB RRP $14.99
ISBN 9781925163872
Reviewed by Teena Raffa-Mulligan
From the minute I started reading
Lily in the Mirror I was won over.
This chapter book for middle readers has heart, humour and charm. It also has
magic, mystery and a family secret for Lily to unravel when she goes to stay
with her grandfather.
Her paranormal investigation of
the ‘Rosy Room’ at Grandad’s house leads to the discovery of a magical mirror
and the excitement of finding a new and unusual friend who needs her help.
Lily, who loves words, Grandad’s
ganache cake, and all things dark and mysterious, come vividly to life through
the pages of her journal. She’s an absolute delight as she documents her family
life and her Rosy Room discoveries.
Paula Hayes’ writing is fresh,
lively, original and insightful. There’s plenty of humour throughout yet this
book also deals sensitively with the impact of a grandparent’s dementia on a
child.
I highly recommend it for mid to
upper primary readers and every grownup who is a kid in disguise. I do hope I
meet Lily again soon in the pages of a new adventure.
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