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Chapman, Linda
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Milly, Michael, Jason, and Jess, the stepsiblings from Be a Genie in Six Easy Steps, have the world's only phoenix roosting in their garden. While collecting magical egg-hatching aids, the children stumble into a sinister trap to sap the phoenix's power. Some flat characterizations and a moralizing tone detract from the adventure, but the plot has good pacing and plenty of suspense.
Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem
(4)
4-6
New stepsiblings Milly, Jason, Michael, and Jess stumble upon a magical book that trains them to be genies. Their hijinks lead to a perilous battle against two menacing genies, who (it turns out) just want their magical book returned. The surprisingly benign ending would be more satisfying if the crisis were less conveniently resolved.
Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem
2 reviews
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