Through a Clouded Mirror

Name: Through a Clouded Mirror
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Miya T. Beck
ISBN: 9780063238275

Author: Miya T. Beck

Narrator: Sarah Skaer

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 05/28/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Science Fiction Stories, Fairy Tales, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and set in a magical imperial Japan, this is a breathtaking fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of The Pearl Hunter.Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here.She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and stepdad just moved the family. Her BFF back home, Julio, has already forgotten his promise to stay in touch—and worse, he like likes Yuki’s mortal enemy. At her new school, the kids think she’s either invisible or a know-it-all nerd.The only friend she’s made so far is the shopkeeper at a Japanese antiques store. Among the treasures there is an ancient brass mirror supposedly once owned by celebrated Japanese writer Sei Shonagon. It’s also rumored to be a portal to Shonagon’s world, which opens every hundred years. So when a woman with long jet-black hair and flowing silk robes appears in the glass, beckoning, Yuki knows there’s only one thing to do—step through to the unknown….

About Miya T. Beck

Miya T. Beck is a native Californian who always had a deep interest in the Japanese side of her heritage. Though she tried and failed to become fluent in Japanese, her studies did introduce her to the myths and fairy tales that inspired her debut novel, The Pearl Hunter. A former daily newspaper reporter and magazine writer, she lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by zwischen.worten on December 26, 2024

3,5 👘 Eine schöne, unterhaltsame und spannende Geschichte, die mir gut gefallen hat. Vor allem die Popkultur-Anspielungen und die Verflechtungen mit Realem waren eine tolle Idee. Mir sind am Ende etwas zu viele Fragen offen geblieben und einiges hätte ich mir detaillierter gewünscht aber im Großen u......more

Goodreads review by KATHRYNE on November 16, 2024

The biggest drawback for me was how much I did not like the main character. It did make me want to go reread the Japanese authors it discussed though.......more

Goodreads review by Evie on November 18, 2024

Yuki hat es im Moment nicht leicht. Sie ist mit ihrer Mutter umgezogen und muss sich nun an die neuen Umstände gewöhnen. Neue Schule, neuer Mann an der Seite ihrer Mutter und keinen besten Freund mehr um sich herum. Als sie für eine Schulaufgabe jemanden interviewen soll, wendet sie sich an Momo, di......more

Goodreads review by SOYAMRG on January 16, 2025

Yuki Snow’s life is over. Against her wishes, her mom and stepfather have moved her to a new city hundreds of miles from her hometown and best friend. When she gets the chance to travel through an antique magic mirror to another world, she leaps at the chance. She lands in an imperial Japanese court......more

Goodreads review by Rachael on May 28, 2024

I loved diving through the mirror with Yuki into a dreamlike world which reminded me of Alice's adventures and Dorothy's journey to Oz. There is something so refreshing about picking up middle grade and YA reads when I get the opportunity. It gives me a glimpse into the mindset of the younger genera......more