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Hand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball Fortunes


Hand Me Down Magic

School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

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No. of pages 128

Published: 2020

Great for age 6-12 years

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The best-friend-cousins at 86 Twenty-Third Avenue are back for a party! With adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this second installment in the Hand-Me-Down Magic series is perfect for fans ofIvy and BeanandDory Fantasmagory.Almas birthday gift for Del was supposed to be delightful and daringjust like Del. Her present was a magical crystal ball, and it worked, too! All of Dels predictions for her party guests were coming true. But when Alma looks into the ball to read Dels future, she sees something frightening.Del is certain Alma has given her a bad luck fortune and that it will spell DISASTER for her. Suddenly, Del doesnt feel like the brave cousin anymore. Which means its up to Alma to help Del face her fearand her crystal ball fortunewith her best-friend-cousin right by her side.Corey Ann Haydus writing is filled with tender moments, wholesome humor, and magical detailreminiscent of literary icons like Beverly Clearly, Marla Frazee, and Katherine Applegate. This chapter book series is pitch perfect for kids reading at this young level. And Luisa Uribe's stunning black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and unique personality of each character.Enjoy the whole series:Hand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale TreasureHand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball FortunesHand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork PurseHand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Hand Me Down Magic .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

This is an early chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. These typically range from 40 to 120 pages and are designed for children who are transitioning from picture books to more text-heavy reading, usually around ages 6 to 9. Early chapter books have simple plots, larger font sizes, short chapters, and may include some illustrations to help keep young readers engaged. Examples include books like Magic Tree House or Ivy and Bean series.

This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Corey Ann Haydu is the author of Rules for Stealing Stars and four acclaimed books for teens. She grew up in the Boston area, earned her MFA at the New School, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her dog Oscar. Find out more at www. coreyannhaydu. com.

 

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Hand Me Down Magic

"[A] lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a 'tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world."--ALA Booklist (starred review)

 

“Poignant and powerful. A heartbreaking story about the healing power of friendship amid human fragility."--ALA Booklist (starred review)

 

"[A] thought-provoking novel... [A] memorable and brave heroine."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

 

“An emotionally complex and wonderfully told story."--School Library Journal (starred review)

 

“At once enchanting, heart-rending, and bittersweet."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

 

Praise for The Someday Suitcase “Quietly superb prose...Haydu doesn't romanticize illness, but she provides comfort through art, science, magic, love, and a purple suitcase."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

 

Praise for Eventown: A wonderful and inventive story about being a kid in an imperfect world--beautiful mysterious and deeply satisfying--Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger

 

Praise for Rules for Stealing Stars: “A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy."--School Library Journal (starred review)