Books like Mira, Mirror by Mette Ivie Harrison
In "Mira, Mirror," a covetous witch, trapped within her enchanted mirror, manipulates a downtrodden peasant and the daughter of a wealthy merchant into a quest for the magic she needs to break her bonds. The girls, guided by their own curiosity and courage, discover a force beyond the witch’s longing—one that challenges the very notion of control and freedom. The story explores themes of sisterhood, self-discovery and the unexpected strength that can arise when unlikely allies unite.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mette Ivie Harrison
★
★
★
★
★
3.0 (2 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Mira, Mirror by Mette Ivie Harrison are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Mira, Mirror (19 similar books)
In *The Wishing Spell*, twin siblings are transported to a world where classic fairy‑tale characters live in unexpected roles—a warrior Red Riding Hood, a hidden Frog Prince, and a pregnant Snow White ruler—while they must navigate perilous lands to reach Snow White’s castle.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Celestial and Roy, a young couple embodying the American Dream, are torn apart when Roy is wrongfully convicted and sent to prison. Five years later, his conviction is overturned, forcing Celestial to confront the fractured life she must rebuild.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Abby discovers a mysterious book that transports her into the world of Hansel and Gretel, where she must navigate the dangers of the tale while using her own wit to survive.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
David Ebershoff’s New York Times bestseller blends 19th‑century Mormon history with a contemporary Utah murder mystery, tracing the violent legacy of polygamy through the lives of Ann Eliza Young and a modern seeker of truth.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A fresh, compelling take on the beloved classic tale of Snow White and the seven dwarfs, set in Renaissance Italy.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When the Evil Queen kills a prince, Snow White must catch her broken kingdom together with friendly dwarfs, a hopeful prince, and a mysterious stranger.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When the Moon Was Ours follows Latina rose‑grower Miel and transgender Italian‑Pakistani boy Samir as their deep friendship turns to love, while they fear their secrets may be exposed by the mysterious Bonner sisters.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A fresh retelling of the Little Mermaid told from Ursula the sea witch’s point of view, revealing her motives and the perilous deal she offers the young mermaid.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Two teenage cousins, an Irish girl and an American boy, embark on a quest to find a magic doorway to a Faraway Country where humans must bow to little people, blending adventure, friendship and fairy‑tale wonder.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Two sisters seek help from magical mirrors to save Ferryport Landing from an evil plot.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Daphne and Sabrina’s parents awaken from a sleeping spell, the sisters find themselves in the crossfire of a war between the Scarlet Hand and Prince Charming’s Everafter army, uncovering a deadly secret that could change their world.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When babies in town vanish and new, identical ones appear, a group of teenage sisters must uncover the mystery and protect their family legacy, with magic and witchcraft at its heart.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When Tinka refuses to help Plinka brew a spell, the little witch sisters discover the surprising power of teamwork and friendship.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Three sisters—Storm, Aurora, and baby Any—escape a menacing hunter and his wolves into the woods, using Storm’s magical pipe to navigate peril and fight for their survival and the realm’s future.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
The Book of Mormon Girl by Jo ScudelerLeaving the Saints by Martha Baird
The Sisters Weiss by Meghan Daum
The Sacred and The Profane by Hannah Kent
Rachel's Condition by Kate Braestrup
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!