Mirror Image

by K. L. Denman

Overview

Sable wears only black and has always felt that doom is near. Lacey wears pink and seeks beauty everywhere.

A sadistic art teacher pairs Sable and Lacey together for their final project. The girls have to get to know one another and select a suitable poem for the back of each other's decorative mirror. Sable is less than thrilled at having to spend time with Lacey, who she believes to be nothing more than a brainless doll. As the project progresses, and Sable gets past her resentment, she learns some surprising truths about who Lacey really is. All of Sable's images begin to change, including the one she holds of herself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554696734
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	03/01/2007
Series:	Orca Currents Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

K.L. Denman has written many novels for youth, including the Orca Currents titles Destination Human and Agent Angus. Many of K.L.’s titles have been listed as Best Books of the Year, and Me, Myself and Ike was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary award. She lives in Delta, British Columbia.

Read an Excerpt

I've never talked to Lacey because, clearly, it would be a waste of breath. I don't even know why people like her were born. What is she good for? Proof that evolution can go backward? Sure, she's pretty, but that's about it. Dolls are pretty too, and I got bored with them years ago. Meh. I hardly ever played with them even when I was little. Why would I bother with a brainless doll now?

Sadly these things can be forced on us.

Editorial Reviews

"A character-driven gem that is contemporary without being trendy or superficial...a sophisticated insightful novel that appeals to youthful idealism...A work of art. Highly recommended."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"An enjoyable glance at what's beneath stereotypical images of popularity and failure...Fast and funny."

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"A story with the potential to empower anyone who has doubts about their identity and their place in the world. Highly recommended."

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"[Will] work well for reluctant readers and also for reading aloud and class discussion activities."

Teensreadtoo.com

"A character-driven gem that is contemporary without being trendy or superficial...a sophisticated insightful novel that appeals to youthful idealism...A work of art. Highly recommended."

CM Magazine

"An enjoyable glance at what's beneath stereotypical images of popularity and failure...Fast and funny."

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