Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic is a fun, action-packed ride from the first page to the last. Eight-year-old Myrtle Mae and her family have moved into her deceased Great Aunt Gertrude's home. During an exploratory "mission", Myrtle and her brothers find a mirror in the attic. That night Myrtle and her family are awakened by a strange cat, dubbed Mr. Screeches, who befriends her. The real fun begins when Goblins come through the mirror in the attic and kidnap her family. Now it's up to Myrtle and Mr. Screeches to save them. To add to her worries, Myrtle begins to find her place in an ancient prophesy in the line of powerful Mae Witches and a that Mr.Screeches can talk.

I give this book a solid 4 Flowers. I don't usually review books for younger readers but this was a good departure for me. I like the characters. I especially enjoyed Mr. Screeches who was in true cat fashion a bit snarky and sarcastic. I have to mention that it was extremely well written, but the age groups are mentioned seem to be a bit too young. Myrtle is entirely too self-aware for very young children. I would recommend this book for tweens and young teens.

 

 



 
Bio: Joe Egly lives in North-Eastern Indiana with his wife and their zoo of animals. He has a secret day job working at a library, where he enjoys checking out his books to unsuspecting patrons. Writing is something that he continually thinks about and is often found scribbling on small scraps of paper. He also enjoys painting and drawing, that sometimes appear in his books. You can find him on the Web on: Facebook, Twitter @joeegly, Amazon, Goodreads, Shelfari, and his Blog.


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Reviews from book, also listed on Amazon:

"Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic is a delightful romp through a hidden world of goblins, witches, and magic. -Molly Jones, Librarian

With fantastic characters, a loveable heroine, and epic battle against forces of evil, Myrtle Mae appeals to a wide audience, especially those looking for a little magic in their lives. If you are searching for an enchanted world beyond the veil -you may cease your quest - Myrtle Mae has what you seek! - T. Ashlee, SilverMoon Publishing

"If you liked Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, or Lord of the Rings, this is the book you've been waiting for!" A.J. Brown, Editor ( )