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Lowe, Natasha
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Fourth grader Lucy loves magic and hates change. Unfortunately, her best friend has stopped believing in magic, and her mother is having twins. As anxious Lucy learns to accept change, she finds magic in places she never looked before. Lucy's way of speaking ("I'm quite fine") gives this present-day story a charmingly classic feel. Lowe presents Lucy's fears of change and growing up with empathy.
Reviewer: Mariko Turk
(3)
4-6
In this third book about student witches at Ruthersfield Academy (The Power of Poppy Pendle; The Courage of Cat Campbell), witch Mabel doesn't know she's adopted until a school bully reveals the truth. Lowe's latest maintains its fancifulness while realistically addressing serious topics, such as the nature of family and the importance of following your passion over fitting in.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
4-6
Cat Campbell's dream has come true: she's inherited the magic gene! Lowe's charming companion to The Power of Poppy Pendle features a determined Late Bloomer who faces her biggest fear in order to prove her readiness for witch-training Ruthersfield Academy. Brimming with spells, danger, and whimsy, readers will delight in this story about following one's passions. Witch-themed recipes are appended.
Reviewer: Sophie Williamson
(3)
4-6
Poppy Pendle is lucky to be born with the gift of magic, only she would rather be a baker than a witch. Her parents discourage her baking and forbid her from having non-magical friends, which causes Poppy to dabble in evil magic. Readers will empathize with Poppy's frustration with her parents and will cheer at the happy and whimsical ending. Recipes appended.
Reviewer: Sophie Williamson
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