“Today in the Library: bringing Charley and the Mirror to life.”

Charley lives in a village ruled by the Mirror — a mysterious, silvered force that appears whenever thoughts, words, or actions stray from the rules. The Mirror can inhabit anyone, turning friends into reflections that judge, shame, and pit people against each other. When Charley’s closest friend becomes the Mirror, she experiences betrayal and fear like never before. But in defiance, she learns that the Mirror’s power depends on belief, and that the first step toward freedom is to refuse its control. The Way Out is a mythic journey about identity, trust, and the courage to see the truth behind the silver.

As River picked herself up and brushed the petals from her clothes, a gentle rustling caught her attention. She turned to see the peculiar creature approaching her—part fox, part beaver, with large, round eyes that sparkled with curiosity.

“Oh my, you are lost indeed,” it said, its voice smooth and melodic. River blinked in surprise, not just at the talking creature, but at how it seemed to embody the very essence of this magical world. An antenna buzzed from its head, sending out a series of soft, glowing lights into the air. “Help is coming,” it continued, its eyes shimmering with kindness. “Come with me to the big treehouse!”

Once upon a time, in a magical forest, lived three best friends who were also siblings. They were called Forest, River, and Rock. Every day, they went on exciting adventures in their colorful forest.

One day, while exploring near the Bird City Bridge, they heard a tiny voice yelling, “HELP!!!” Looking around, they found a chubby purple baby bird who needed their help to get back home. Forest, River, and Rock decided to help, of course…