About the book
Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Dessen, Janet McNally’s imaginative story of sisterhood shows that the fiercest of loves are often the ones that exist outside of happily-ever-afters.
GIRLS IN TROUBLE. That’s what Sylvie Blake’s older sister Julia renamed their favorite fairy tale book, way back when they were just girls themselves. Now Julia has disappeared—and no one knows for sure if she wants to be away, or if she’s the one in trouble.
Then a copy of their old storybook arrives with a mysterious list inside, and Sylvie begins to see signs of her sister, and their favorite fairy tales, everywhere she goes.
With the help of her best friend’s enigmatic brother and his beat-up car, Sylvie sets out to follow the strange signs right to Julia and return to New York with her in tow. But trouble comes in lots of forms—and Sylvie soon learns that the damsel in distress is often the only one who can save herself.
- A Lyrical Story of Sisterhood: Sylvie Blake has always lived in the shadow of her brilliant ballerina sister, Julia. But when Julia vanishes, Sylvie must decode the secrets and sorrows she left behind.
- Best Friend’s Brother Romance: To follow the clues, Sylvie has to rely on the one person she's not sure she can trust—her best friend's enigmatic brother, Jack. He's her driver, her confidant, and maybe something more.
- Magical Realism for Teens: As Sylvie travels, the world starts to look like the pages of her and Julia's old book, with fairytale figures and strange omens appearing at every turn in this captivating mystery.
- A Coming-of-Age Journey: A poignant story of grief, first love, and self-discovery, where saving her sister might ultimately mean finding the strength to save herself.
Editions of Looking Glass
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062436276
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062436290
Read an Excerpt
Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Dessen, Janet McNally’s imaginative story of sisterhood shows that the fiercest of loves are often the ones that exist outside of happily-ever-afters.
GIRLS IN TROUBLE. That’s what Sylvie Blake’s older sister Julia renamed their favorite fairy tale book, way back when they were just girls themselves. Now Julia has disappeared—and no one knows for sure if she wants to be away, or if she’s the one in trouble.
Then a copy of their old storybook arrives with a mysterious list inside, and Sylvie begins to see signs of her sister, and their favorite fairy tales, everywhere she goes.
With the help of her best friend’s enigmatic brother and his beat-up car, Sylvie sets out to follow the strange signs right to Julia and return to New York with her in tow. But trouble comes in lots of forms—and Sylvie soon learns that the damsel in distress is often the only one who can save herself.
- A Lyrical Story of Sisterhood: Sylvie Blake has always lived in the shadow of her brilliant ballerina sister, Julia. But when Julia vanishes, Sylvie must decode the secrets and sorrows she left behind.
- Best Friend’s Brother Romance: To follow the clues, Sylvie has to rely on the one person she's not sure she can trust—her best friend's enigmatic brother, Jack. He's her driver, her confidant, and maybe something more.
- Magical Realism for Teens: As Sylvie travels, the world starts to look like the pages of her and Julia's old book, with fairytale figures and strange omens appearing at every turn in this captivating mystery.
- A Coming-of-Age Journey: A poignant story of grief, first love, and self-discovery, where saving her sister might ultimately mean finding the strength to save herself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Looking Glass about?
Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Dessen, Janet McNally’s imaginative story of sisterhood shows that the fiercest of loves are often the ones that exist outside of happily-ever-afters.
GIRLS IN TROUBLE. That’s what Sylvie Blake’s older sister Julia renamed their favorite fairy tale book, way back when they were just girls themselves. Now Julia has disappeared—and no one knows for sure if she wants to be away, or if she’s the one in trouble.
Then a copy of their old storybook arrives with a mysterious list inside, and Sylvie begins to see signs of her sister, and their favorite fairy tales, everywhere she goes.
With the help of her best friend’s enigmatic brother and his beat-up car, Sylvie sets out to follow the strange signs right to Julia and return to New York with her in tow. But trouble comes in lots of forms—and Sylvie soon learns that the damsel in distress is often the only one who can save herself.
- A Lyrical Story of Sisterhood: Sylvie Blake has always lived in the shadow of her brilliant ballerina sister, Julia. But when Julia vanishes, Sylvie must decode the secrets and sorrows she left behind.
- Best Friend’s Brother Romance: To follow the clues, Sylvie has to rely on the one person she's not sure she can trust—her best friend's enigmatic brother, Jack. He's her driver, her confidant, and maybe something more.
- Magical Realism for Teens: As Sylvie travels, the world starts to look like the pages of her and Julia's old book, with fairytale figures and strange omens appearing at every turn in this captivating mystery.
- A Coming-of-Age Journey: A poignant story of grief, first love, and self-discovery, where saving her sister might ultimately mean finding the strength to save herself.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Looking Glass?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Looking Glass?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062436276
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Looking Glass?
Janet McNally
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Looking Glass is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062436276) and ebook(ISBN 9780062436290)
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