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Mirror Girls

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Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams is a gripping tale set in the racially charged atmosphere of the American South in the 1960s. It follows twin sisters, separated at birth, who discover each other years later. As one passes for white and the other is raised Black, they confront haunting family secrets and the societal barriers that divide them. This story intricately explores themes of identity, race, and sisterhood.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories that blend historical and supernatural elements, exploring themes of identity and sisterhood. Set in the racially segregated South during the 1950s, the narrative follows twin sisters, separated at birth, as they reunite and uncover haunting secrets. If you appreciate tales that weave together social commentary with an eerie atmosphere, this young adult novel might captivate you.

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A thrilling paranormal mystery about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, following the brutal murder of their parents, perfect for fans of The Vanishing Half

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A thrilling paranormal mystery about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, following the brutal murder of their parents, perfect for fans of The Vanishing Half.

When 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.

Elsewhere, 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.

Set 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.

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Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams is a gripping young adult novel that blends historical and supernatural elements, offering an immersive exploration of Black identity. It has been praised for its rich and atmospheric storytelling that tackles themes of racism, identity, and sisterhood, delivering a compelling Southern gothic narrative. The novel's portrayal of biracial twin sisters separated by race and geography provides a nuanced and hopeful tale amidst the backdrop of historical truths.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759553873

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Kelly McWilliams is a mixed-race writer. She is the author of Doormat and Agnes at the End of the World. She lives in Seattle with her family.

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