Magic Elizabeth

Nine-year-old Sally is sent to stay with her stern Great-Aunt Sarah in a dark, old house for the summer. Feeling lonely and a bit scared, Sally soon becomes captivated by a portrait of a girl who looks exactly like her, holding a beautiful doll named Elizabeth. As Sally explores the house, particularly the attic, she uncovers the other girl's diary and begins to experience visions of the past through an old mirror. These magical glimpses help Sally piece together the mystery of Elizabeth's disappearance, leading to a heartwarming discovery and a deeper connection with her aunt. This gentle mystery explores themes of loneliness, family history, and the power of imagination.

Eight-year-old Sally faces an entire summer trapped in a creepy old house with no one for company but her spooky Aunt Sarah & a black cat named Shadow. But soon Sally uncovers a mystery about a beautiful old doll in a portrait-& a little girl who looks just like Sally herself! In search of clues, Sally is drawn toward the attic & the old mirror that sits there. And when she looks into it, something magical happens.... This classic story, selected as a New York Times Best Book for Children, is now available again in a paperback edition that will enchant a new generation of young readers.