Books like The council of mirrors by Michael Buckley
The story follows Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, two sisters in the fictitious town of Ferryport Landing, who must team up with the Scarlet Hand to stop the plans of the evil Mirror. The sisters rely on the magical mirrors for advice and guidance as they navigate the treacherous town and the threat posed by the sinister Mirror.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Buckley
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