About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling displaced, lonely, or struggling to connect with an older relative. It is an ideal choice for a child facing a long summer break or a temporary stay away from home, as it mirrors the experience of entering a strange, quiet environment and finding the hidden magic within it. The story follows eight-year-old Sally, who is sent to stay with her eccentric Aunt Sarah in a creaky Victorian house. What begins as a period of isolation transforms into a gentle mystery involving a vintage doll, a portrait of a girl who looks exactly like Sally, and a magical mirror in the attic. This classic tale handles the feeling of being 'the new person' with great empathy, using a light touch of time-travel fantasy to bridge the gap between generations and help children see the world through a lens of wonder rather than fear.
