I must be in the mood for magic, because I picked this book from my review pile this weekend, after finishing The Apprentice Witch last week. Whereas Nicol's book is suited for middle grade, Ruth Chew's "Matter of Fact Magic" books are an engaging introduction to magical fantasy for end-of-first-grade through third grade.
The Would-Be Witch opens by introducing us to Robin and Andy, siblings who discover a homegoods store on their way to buy bread. The cat from the store follows them home--but that's the least of their adventures. Their mother gives them some silver polish to brighten up a pair of old salt shakers shaped like birds, and when they dab a bit of the polish on, the birds come to life! When they return the cat to the store, Robin and Andy befriend the owner, Zelda. They offer to help clean the store, and the magical polish makes task a bit more interesting! Could this be just what Zelda, a would-be witch, needs?
Children who aren't quite ready for Harry Potter may enjoy this beginning chapter book. Each chapter is three to seven pages long, interspersed with illustrations, and wraps up in 122 pages.
It's Monday, and I'm into magical reading these days! Do you have a current reading theme?
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