Mirror, Mirror (Creepers 10)

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Author(s)

Edgar J. Hyde

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Chloe Tyler

Publisher

Flowerpot Press

Genre(s)

Scary stories

Age Range

Release Date

September 17, 2024

ISBN

978-1486722037

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Three sisters are confronted by scenes from a mirror's past at the hands of its keeper, a young girl named Sara. They must investigate the mystery of the mirror and confront Sara with the truth, which may be the only way to release her from the mirror's spell.

About the Creepers series: Strange things are happening in the Creepers series! These high-interest, low-vocabulary middle grade illustrated chapter books are perfect for readers who love a good mix of spooky and silly. Featuring stories with tween protagonists who find themselves in paranormal predicaments, the Creepers series is set to capture the imaginations of young readers with thrilling tales of the strange things that keep us up at night.

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1 review

Creepy story for beginners

December 03, 2024 (Updated: June 25, 2026)

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

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What worked:
The story isn’t overembellished so it’s easy to follow and well-paced. The book opens with the family buying an old mirror from a shop owner and the youngest daughter, Sophie, finding a ballerina doll atop a music box. The family is told the mirror and doll come from the same home so readers will immediately sense something strange will happen. The mirror is hung in the den when Sophie finds herself alone, playing with her music box. She suddenly notices a terrifying scene in the mirror and witnesses a woman having her head chopped off! This kicks off the mystery of the mirror.
Maya and Dani, the two older sisters, are the main characters and middle-grade readers should be able to relate with them. Maya is the oldest child and Sophie thinks nothing can scare her. This characteristic is most handy when dealing with a haunted mirror. Dani is the most scholarly of the children as she’s constantly reading books. This habit makes her intelligent and a perfect partner for Maya. The sisters quickly realize a girl named Sara is keeper of the mirror and they’re determined to find a way to free the spirit.
What didn’t work as well:
The simple text may not appeal to more advanced readers although they often find the topics of spirits and ghosts very interesting.
The final verdict:
This book is a wonderful introduction to scary stories. Its simple text will appeal to reluctant or emerging readers and the subject matter isn’t too intense. I recommend you give it a shot.