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The Marvelwood Magicians
The Marvelwood Magicians
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: February 10, 2018
Review
Mattie and her family have real magical powers. Her mother can tell the future, her father can make things appear, her brother can disappear, and her baby sister can lift off the ground. Eleven year old Mattie can tell what people are thinking. To be safe, the family has kept it secret that their powers are genuine. They work together in fairs and circuses. At a circus they have recently joined the ringmaster has a secret of his own. His secret is dangerous. The story is well crafted and keeps the reader guessing right up to the end. The well developed characters are believable even though magic is involved. I highly recommend this novel about family, friendships, magic, and mystery.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Zahler, Diane
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Boyds Mill Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,fantasy,mystery
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781629797243
Price: 16.95