| The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel Contributor(s): Lowe, Natasha (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481465333 ISBN-13: 9781481465335 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2016 Click for more in this series: Poppy Pendle |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2015048393 |
| Age Level: 8-12 |
| Grade Level: 3-7 |
| Lexile Measure: 870(Not Available) |
| Series: Poppy Pendle |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.7" W x 8.5" L (0.80 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Features: Ikids, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2016 School Library Journal 08/01/2016 pg. 92 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 97 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 184504 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Wild fantasy, sly satire, and sharply observed family dynamics are the hallmarks of this tasty, effervescent series (along with mouthwatering recipes); this volume's the most delectable yet." --Kirkus Reviews "Mabel's hijinks will appeal to readers of Roald Dahl's Matilda and Diana Wynne Jones's Howl's Moving Castle....Mabel will inspire readers with her confident creativity; a solid secondary purchase, especially where Lowe's previous title is popular." --School Library Journal "This lovely celebration of quirky individualism applauds both creativity and science." --Booklist Penderwicks meets Edward Eager in this charming coming of age tale about a young witch found in a flowerpot who's on a journey to discover her roots. The morning Nora Ratcliff finds a baby in the flowerpot on her front steps her life changes forever. She had always wanted a child, but after her husband passed away, Nora never thought she would have one, but her flowerpot child was a miracle and she decided to name her Mabel. As Mabel grew up, she showed a distinct talent for magic. When Mabel is accepted to the prestigious witch school, Ruthersfield Academy, she excels at the magic curriculum but is constantly in trouble for experimenting and inventing her own potions. One day she is asked to write a paper on her magical roots and discovers the truth about her birth after a mean classmate blurts out what everyone seems to know except Mabel. Mabel is shocked but the revelation does explain a lot. In rebellion, Mabel changes her name to Magnolia and tries to understand why she was left in the flowerpot and who her birth family might be. Will Mabel find the answers she's looking for--or will she discover that families are people who love each other and look after each other and that's most important of all. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lowe, Natasha: - Natasha Lowe knew as a child that she wanted to be either a writer, an adventurer, or to open a fancy teashop. So she did a little bit of everything, traveling from her native London to America where she ran The Tea House bed and breakfast and wowed guests with her grandmother's shortbread recipe. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children. She is the author of the Poppy Pendle series and Lucy Castor Finds Her Sparkle. |
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