Magical Realism

Lonely Castle in the Mirror

by Philip Gabriel

Seven Japanese teenagers, each isolated by trauma and school refusal, discover a mysterious castle in a mirror where they can meet and be themselves. Guided by a girl in a wolf mask who promises one wish, they must solve the castle's puzzle before time runs out. A tender, magical tale of adolescent loneliness, friendship, and the courage to re-enter the world.

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• The Passion — Jeanette Winterson
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