A Question of Magic - Softcover

Baker, E.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408839296 ISBN 13: 9781408839294

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2014

Synopsis

Serafina is living the normal life of a village girl when she gets a mysterious letter from a great-aunt she's never heard of. Little does she know, her great-aunt is actually Baba Yaga, the witch. Summoned to her great-aunt's magical cottage, Serafina's life takes an amazing turn as she finds herself acquiring the powers of Baba Yaga. But as she grows into her new role, answering the first question any stranger might ask her with the truth, she learns that telling the future doesn't always mean knowing the right answers!

In her own unique way, bestselling author E.D. Baker has crafted a funny and romantic story that combines some fabulous details from the original Slavic tale, with a wonderful new twist!

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Review:

"Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle."" --"Kirkus Reviews""" "Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore." --"Publishers Weekly""" "A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor." --"Booklist" "A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want." --"Library Media Connection""" "The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --"School Library Journal" "Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance." --"School Library Journal "on "The Wide-Awake Princess""" "I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls." "--""GeoLibrarian" on "Unlocking the Spell"

Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle." "Kirkus Reviews"

Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore. "Publishers Weekly"

A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor. "Booklist"

A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want. "Library Media Connection"

The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. "School Library Journal"

Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance. "School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess"

I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls. "GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell"

Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as "Howl's Moving Castle." "Kirkus Reviews"

The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. "School Library Journal""

Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle. Kirkus Reviews

Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore. Publishers Weekly

A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor. Booklist

A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want. Library Media Connection

The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. School Library Journal

Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance. School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess

I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls. GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell

Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle. Kirkus Reviews

The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist. School Library Journal

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"Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle." --Kirkus Reviews

"Baker continues to weave enchanting new stories out of fairy tale lore." --Publishers Weekly

"A lively fantasy. . . . Suspense, magic, romance, and humor." --Booklist

"A delightful story about telling the truth, love, pain, and always trying to reach for what you really want." --Library Media Connection

"The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor . . . This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --School Library Journal

"Humorous . . . this fractured fairy tale will be enjoyed by readers who like adventure with a touch of romance." --School Library Journal on The Wide-Awake Princess

"I've loved everything I've read by E.D. Baker and this book was no exception. With plenty of humor and heart, I eagerly followed Annie on her quest to find help for her sister's betrothed. I love the idea of a character upon whom magic has no effect, it creates unique and often humorous situations for both Annie and those around her both good and bad. A fun light read, perfect for middle grade girls." --GeoLibrarian on Unlocking the Spell

"Slyly combines fairy-tale tropes. . . . The humor and relationships created by Baker are happily reminiscent of such classics as Howl's Moving Castle." --Kirkus Reviews

"The dialogue is fluid and often abounds with humor... This amusing title is sure to win the hearts of girls who crave an active protagonist." --School Library Journal

Book Description:

E.D. Baker's talent for reimagining classic fairy-tales shines brighter than ever in this new adventure about watching what you wish for!

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1408839296
• ISBN 13: 9781408839294
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272