Lonely Castle in the Mirror

"You're fighting every single day, aren't you?"

Seventh grader Kokoro Anzai shuts herself away in her home, unable to cope with school and the anxiety it gives her. When her bedroom mirror starts glowing, she discovers it leads to a castle where she and six other kids have the chance to find a key that will grant any wish. As the kids uncover the castle's secrets and the stakes of the game are raised, they come to help each other with their struggles at the risk of losing their wish. This is a beautiful, timeless novel about compassion and the value of trusting others. The fairy tale inspiration makes it perfect for fans of the genre as well as anyone who enjoys whimsical fantasy.