{"title":"Kelly McWilliams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented author, Kelly McWilliams. Known for her captivating storytelling, McWilliams crafts narratives that resonate deeply with young adult readers. Her books often weave themes of identity, belonging, and the nuanced shades of history with a contemporary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eMirror Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling tale that explores the complexities of race and sisterhood against the backdrop of a deeply segregated American South. This book not only captures the imagination of young adults but also provokes thoughtful conversations about history and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelly McWilliams' writing is celebrated for its rich characters and engaging plots that often leave readers reflecting on the moral and emotional undertones well after the last page. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, this collection promises to mesmerise and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the world of Kelly McWilliams and discover narratives that blend history with contemporary issues, providing young readers with both entertainment and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mirror-girls-by-kelly-mcwilliams-9780759553866","title":"Mirror Girls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling gothic horror novel about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eLovecraft Country\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Half\u003c\/i\u003e - now in paperback!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia Heathwood, heiress to a decrepit cotton plantation in Jim Crow's Georgia, was raised to be the perfect southern belle. All her life she's prepared to carry on the family dynasty, but according to her cruel grandmother, she always falls short. When Magnolia finally learns the truth—that she is not white in this segregated land, but mixed race—her reflection vanishes from every mirror: a sign of a terrible curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife in Eureka, Georgia is getting stranger every day: The most popular girl in town launches an initiative to segregate the dead in the local cemetery, and white-passing Magnolia doesn't know how much longer she can bear to live a lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Charlie Yates, an aspiring Civil Rights organizer from Harlem, is speeding toward Eureka beside her dying grandmother. Nana's last wish is to be buried in the land they fled seventeen years ago, after the brutal murder of Charlie's parents, who were killed for loving across the colour line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a segregated train car, brave Charlie has never felt so powerless. Nana's told her plenty of stories about the cursed town they're headed for—but she's never told her that she left a twin sister, Magnolia, behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sisters reunite as teenagers in the deeply haunted town of Eureka, where ghosts linger centuries after their time, and dangers lurk behind every mirror. They couldn't be more different, but they will need each other: to put the hauntings of the past to rest, to break the mirrors' deadly curse, and to discover the meaning of sisterhood in a racially divided land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733679788268,"sku":"9780759553866","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11466843482458.jpg?v=1755176894"},{"product_id":"mirror-girls-by-kelly-mcwilliams-9780759553873","title":"Mirror Girls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling paranormal mystery about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, following the brutal murder of their parents, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Half\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Charlie and Magnolia's parents are brutally murdered, their black grandmother brings the twins home to raise as her own. However, Charlie is obviously black, while Magnolia is light-skinned and can \"pass\" as white. As a result, Magnolia is stolen away by her white grandmother and raised as the heir to the Gatewood cotton plantation, knowing nothing of her twin sister or racial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere, their black grandmother flees Jim Crow, raising Magnolia in a tiny apartment in Harlem. But when Nana falls ill, her final wish is to be buried back home in Georgia—and, unbeknownst to Charlie, to see her long-lost granddaughter, Magnolia Gatewood, one last time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 1959, in a deeply haunted, rural Georgia town, both girls are visited by the angry spirits of their parents and other specters of the town's tragic past. When the sisters finally reunite as teenagers, they are worlds apart. But they will need each other to put the ghosts of the past to rest—and to discover where they truly belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733689913580,"sku":"9780759553873","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11466913482458.jpg?v=1755177240"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kelly-mcwilliams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}