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Hugely entertaining, timely, and triumphant.
Brown s tale of environmental depredation and turmoil is by turns poignant, graceful, endearing, and inspiring, with his mostly gentle robot protagonist at its heart. Though Roz is different from the creatures she lives with or encounters including her son, Brightbill the goose, and his new mate, Glimmerwing she makes connections through her versatile communication abilities and her desire to understand and help others.
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A PINCH OF MAGIC
A gripping, atmospheric tale of sorcery, secrets, and sisterhood, infused with the titular pinch of magic.
When an ancient curse threatens her life and the lives of her sisters, Betty Widdershins seeks a way to break it.
Adventurous, 13-year-old Betty and her two sisters—Fliss, elder, and Charlie, younger—all live on the island of Crowstone in a decrepit village inn operated by their grandmother Bunny, who has always been strangely reluctant to let her granddaughters go anywhere. After Betty’s abortive attempt to surreptitiously leave Crowstone, Bunny reveals the family secret: All Widdershins girls have been under a curse for over 150 years. If one ever leaves Crowstone, she will die by the next sunset. Bunny gives Fliss a mirror, Betty nesting dolls, and Charlie a traveling bag, each containing a different magical power, to use if they need to hide or escape quickly. Intent on altering their fate, the sisters accidentally trigger the curse by leaving Crowstone while helping a young stranger escape from prison. For heroine Betty, who has “spent her life wishing for bigger things,” the imminent threat of losing her sisters proves life-changing. Facing death by the end of the day, Betty must rely on the magical objects, her sisters, and clever thinking to uncover the origins of the Widdershins curse while simultaneously confronting a rapid-fire series of perilous plot twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations in an effort to remake her family history. Betty and her family appear to be white.
A gripping, atmospheric tale of sorcery, secrets, and sisterhood, infused with the titular pinch of magic. (map) (Fantasy. 8-12)
Pub Date: Aug. 4, 2020
ISBN: 978-0-358-19331-9
Page Count: 416
Publisher: HMH Books
Review Posted Online: May 2, 2020
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 15, 2020
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1. Jane - 2/5 stars - "I really didn't enjoy 'A oi ch of maic'. The plot was confusing and disjointed, and I found it hard to follow along. The characters were poorly developed, making it difficult to connect with any of them. Additionally, the writing style was jarring at times, with awkward sentence structures and grammatical errors. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it."
2. Michael - 1/5 stars - "I cannot express how much I disliked 'A oi ch of maic'. The story was all over the place, with no clear direction or purpose. It felt like a jumbled mess of meaningless events and uninteresting characters. The writing was unpolished, with frequent spelling mistakes and grammatical errors that made it difficult to read. I struggled to find any enjoyment or meaning in this book, and I regret wasting my time on it."
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - "I had high hopes for 'A oi ch of maic', but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The plot had potential, but it was executed poorly, leaving me feeling confused and unsatisfied. The character development was lacking, and I couldn't connect with any of the individuals in the story. Additionally, the writing style was clunky, with awkward dialogue and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I was disappointed by this book and would not recommend it."
4. David - 1/5 stars - "'A oi ch of maic' was a complete disappointment for me. The storyline was convoluted and hard to follow, with too many unnecessary subplots that distracted from the main plot. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it impossible to care about their fates. The writing style was also quite weak, with awkward phrasing and excessive use of cliches. Overall, this book did not live up to its hype, and I would advise others to steer clear of it."