The Bizarre Bazaar: Mirror Town (a Graphic Novel) - by Daniel Nayeri

Book Synopsis

Enter the Bizarre Bazaar, a phantasmagorical graphic novel series sure to enchant or entrap its curious customers! In this first twisted tale, a boy stumbles--literally--into Mirror Town, a world where he gets everything he's ever wanted...or so he thinks.

No one ever pays attention to twelve-year-old Abel Azari: not his parents, not the cool kids at school, and certainly not his crush, Ginny Mendoza. To them, he's always been practically invisible.

That all changes the day he discovers a peculiar mirror in his neighbor's garage. But this isn't any old mirror, as Abel finds out soon enough when he accidentally falls through it.

What waits for him on the other side is a world just like his, except something is...off. Suddenly, his busy parents are spending every minute with him, his classmates treat him like a king, and now the girl he's been crushing on wants to hang out? It's the life Abel's always dreamed of; how could he possibly go back to the way things were before?

But not everything--or everyone--is as it seems. Mirror Town hides evil secrets, and Abel will have to unravel them fast before he ends up trapped there forever.

About the Author

Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent several years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor. He lives in the United States with his wife and son.

Liz Enright is a cartoonist and educator based in upstate New York. Her work is inspired by history, folklore, and all things spooky. When she isn't drawing, you'll find her wandering the nearest forest or antique shop. She invites you to visit her on Instagram @lizenrightdraws and at lizenright.com.