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4-6
This sequel picks up a few weeks after the conclusion of Just Add Magic. Now, seventh graders Kelly, Darbie, and Hannah must save their cooking class from shutting down, prevent their frenemy from exposing their Secret Recipe Book, and help their potions advisor keep her store open. Callaghan combines magic and mystery with humor and high jinks in this quick, plot-driven read. Recipes appended.
198 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin/Mix
| March, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-1-4814-6207-5$17.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4814-6206-8$7.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-6208-2 New ed. (2014)
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4-6
In Ireland (previously published in paperback as Lucky Me), superstitious thirteen-year-old Meghan travels throughout Ireland to break a curse and finds family instead. In Hollywood, besties Ginger and Payton zip around Hollywood looking for an ailing great-aunt's hidden life savings and making harmless mischief. Like Callaghan's others (Lost in London, etc.), these are breezy though slight romps through well-described landscapes populated by memorable characters. Review covers the following titles: Lost in Hollywood and Lost in Ireland.
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4-6
In Ireland (previously published in paperback as Lucky Me), superstitious thirteen-year-old Meghan travels throughout Ireland to break a curse and finds family instead. In Hollywood, besties Ginger and Payton zip around Hollywood looking for an ailing great-aunt's hidden life savings and making harmless mischief. Like Callaghan's others (Lost in London, etc.), these are breezy though slight romps through well-described landscapes populated by memorable characters. Review covers the following titles: Lost in Hollywood and Lost in Ireland.
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4-6
When Jordan spends a week in London, getting trapped overnight in an eighteen-floor department store leads to mystery, adventure, and blackmail. Gwen goes on a scavenger hunt throughout Paris with a cute boy and a family friend to win tickets to see her favorite band. Both books are lively if slight tours of landmarks and culture with a healthy dose of wish-fulfillment. Review covers the following titles: Lost in London and Lost in Paris.
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4-6
In Rome to help at her great-aunt's pizzeria, which is losing customers to a competitor, Lucy hopes her odd skill of matchmaking couples based on pizza preferences is just the ticket. Charismatic Lucy pulls together a team to revamp the restaurant while also investigating sabotage of a secret recipe. This third Lost outing pairs a lively city tour with a slight mystery.
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4-6
When Jordan spends a week in London, getting trapped overnight in an eighteen-floor department store leads to mystery, adventure, and blackmail. Gwen goes on a scavenger hunt throughout Paris with a cute boy and a family friend to win tickets to see her favorite band. Both books are lively if slight tours of landmarks and culture with a healthy dose of wish-fulfillment. Review covers the following titles: Lost in London and Lost in Paris.