Books Like The Magic Looking Glass
Families who loved The Magic Looking Glass by Tom Percival often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Magic Looking Glass by Tom Percival often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the heavy weight of a secret mistake or the fear of coming forward after doing something wrong. It is an ideal choice for the elementary student who tends to blame others or hide the truth to avoid getting in trouble, offering a safe space to explore the consequences of dishonesty. Through the lens of a whimsical fairy tale world, the story follows Jack as he accidentally breaks a magical mirror and allows someone else to take the fall, only to realize that the guilt is far worse than the punishment would have been. This chapter book is perfectly paced for 7 to 10 year olds, blending humor and adventure with a profound lesson on restorative justice and the bravery required to say I am sorry. It helps parents turn a potentially shameful moment into a conversation about integrity and the path to making things right.
