Publisher's Synopsis
A magic mirror. A secret kingdom. A girl destined to be queen...Amelia always thought she was an ordinary teenage girl. After moving to the country with herfamily, she just wants to explore her new home and practice her art. But when she discovers amystic portal hidden in an antique mirror, her life takes a surprising turn...Tumbling through the strange gateway, Amelia finds herself in The Arbour - a magical kingdom, nestled within the trunk of a yew tree. And before she even knows what's happening, she is accusedof killing the realm's beloved queen. Captured and imprisoned, she experiences a startling vision... aprophecy that sees Amelia herself wearing the crown, and ascending to the throne.But power has a price. And if Amelia is to rule this magical kingdom, she must complete a gruellingseries of trials to prove her worth. Facing deadly spiders, vermin assassins, and sinister magic, she isdetermined to triumph over the obstacles in her path. But when The Arbour is threatened by forcesin the human world, Amelia must face her greatest challenge yet: Choosing between her kingdom, and her family.