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Looking Glass Girl

Looking Glass Girl

Published in
2015
4.14
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Description

Alice nearly didn't go to the sleepover. Why would Savvy, queen of the school, invite someone like her? Now Alice is lying unconscious in a hospital bed. Lost in a wonderland of dreams and half-formed memories, she's surrounded by voices - the doctor, her worried friends and Luke, whose kisses the night of the fall took her by surprise . . . When the accident happened her world vanished - can Alice ever find her way back? A wonderful modern-day reimagining of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, Looking Glass Girl is the stunning new book from Cathy Cassidy, an unforgettable tale of friendship and love from one of the UK's best-loved authors.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages

Why to read

  • Explores the complexities of teenage friendships and bullying.
  • Offers a modern twist on the classic 'Alice in Wonderland'.
  • Encourages empathy and understanding of others' perspectives.
  • Provides a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking.