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*Life use to be simple and perfect when she and Bea were best friends, enjoyed the same activities, and didn't have to fit in with the other girls.
*Now life has changed for Zippy. Bea has ventured off to be with the "cool" girls, Zippy is convinced she is a witch, and her mother is pressuring her to celebrate her Jewish side.
*After finding a strange book, Zippy casts a spell and a girl appears and becomes a new friend.
*This new friend seems to be the answer, but then Zippy begins to lose some memories, and her new friend experiences changes as well.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*The narration was excellent; so easy and fun to listen to.
*I thought the introduction to the story was incredible, strong, and made me wonder where the plot was going to head.
*I loved how the novel included Zippy's actual story and included her writing process and thoughts.
*The story line was captivating and kept me engaged throughout the listening.
*Zippy was such a unique, adventurous, and spunky young girl. I enjoyed getting to know her as the story unfolded.
Who Should Read It:
*If you know of any young reader who has enjoyed previous Laurel Snyder novels, has an interest in magic, spells, and witchcraft; then this is the book for them. I would say it is geared toward the fifth and sixth grade reader along with any middle-school student. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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*Finally, after a heartbreaking family event, Alice puts pen to paper and writes a fiction story from the heart.
*After Alice finishes the novel, the book makes it way to an editor who knows the story needs to be out int the world.
*The next several chapters focus on a variety of readers who find Alice's novel falling into their laps.
*In a full circle moment, the story comes back to Alice with the focus the publication has had on her life.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Being a lover of reading and books, this was an outstanding reading experience.
*The plot was really about a story within this novel. Such an interesting concept.
*I LOVED following the path the novel took and was actually more curious about Alice's novel she wrote than the actual novel I was reading.
*As I read, more and more aspects of Alice's story were revealed.
*I literally could not put the book down once I started.
Who Should Read It:
*For any reader who is fascinated by the writing process, novel publication, and how novels have different effects on readers, then is definitely the story for you. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
