Inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Aliceâs 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 touchâand worse, he like likes Yukiâs mortal enemy. At her new school, the kids think sheâs either invisible or a know-it-all nerd.
The only friend sheâs 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. Itâs also rumored to be a portal to Shonagonâs 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 thereâs only one thing to doâstep through to the unknownâŚ.