Just Like Magic

Author: Sarah Hogle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593539869
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
The holidays were never her thing, until she accidentally conjures the Holiday Spirit...before her very eyes. Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a collection of designer purses and an enviable dream home in Hawaii. That was before she lost all her money. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea. Christmas, with its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when Bettie plays a vinyl record of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” backward and accidentally conjures up Hall, the Holiday Spirit, in the form of a charming and handsome (if offbeat) man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she’s stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé. But as some of Bettie’s wishes lose their charm, she finds herself thrown off-kilter by Hall’s sweet nature. Suddenly, grumpy Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall’s time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways return as soon as the holidays are over?

Like Magic

Author: Elaine Vickers
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006241433X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
"An endlessly endearing story of three girls’ pursuit of friendship and the beauty and challenge of what it means to be 10.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Like Magic is truly a treasure.” —Liz Garton Scanlon, author of The Great Good Summer “Debut novelist Vickers has created three appealing, diverse characters with distinct talents and voices. A sweet story of friendship.” —School Library Journal “Themes of sharing, trust, and family never overshadow the story’s heart: a natural longing for friendship and the unfettered joy of finding it.” —Publishers Weekly “Endearing. The setting and gracefully embedded ethnic differences add freshness to a story with a message that will stand the test of time: friendship is like magic.” —Booklist For three ten-year-old girls, their once simple worlds are starting to feel too big. Painfully shy Grace dreads starting fifth grade now that her best friend has moved away. Jada hopes she’ll stop feeling so alone if she finds the mother who left years ago. And Malia fears the arrival of her new baby sister will forever change the family she loves. When the girls each find a mysterious treasure box in their library and begin to fill the box with their own precious things, they start to feel less alone. But it’s up to Grace, Jada, and Malia to take the treasures and turn them into something more: true friendship.

Twice Shy

Author: Sarah Hogle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059308554X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Can you find real love when you've always got your head in the clouds? Maybell Parish has always been a dreamer and a hopeless romantic. But living in her own world has long been preferable to dealing with the disappointments of real life. So when Maybell inherits a charming house in the Smokies from her Great-Aunt Violet, she seizes the opportunity to make a fresh start. Yet when she arrives, it seems her troubles have only just begun. Not only is the house falling apart around her, but she isn't the only inheritor: she has to share everything with Wesley Koehler, the groundskeeper who's as grouchy as he is gorgeous--and it turns out he has a very different vision for the property's future. Convincing the taciturn Wesley to stop avoiding her and compromise is a task more formidable than the other dying wishes Great-Aunt Violet left behind. But when Maybell uncovers something unexpectedly sweet beneath Wesley's scowls, and as the two slowly begin to let their guard down, they might learn that sometimes the smallest steps outside one's comfort zone can lead to the greatest rewards.

Blood Like Magic

Author: Liselle Sambury
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534465294
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
“High stakes, big heart, and lots of Black Girl Magic…unputdownable.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him. After years of waiting for her Calling—a trial every witch must pass to come into their powers—the one thing Voya Thomas didn’t expect was to fail. When Voya’s ancestor gives her an unprecedented second chance to complete her Calling, she agrees—and then is horrified when her task is to kill her first love. And this time, failure means every Thomas witch will be stripped of their magic. Voya is determined to save her family’s magic no matter the cost. The problem is, Voya has never been in love, so for her to succeed, she’ll first have to find the perfect guy—and fast. Fortunately, a genetic matchmaking program has just hit the market. Her plan is to join the program, fall in love, and complete her task before the deadline. What she doesn’t count on is being paired with the infuriating Luc—how can she fall in love with a guy who seemingly wants nothing to do with her? With mounting pressure from her family, Voya is caught between her morality and her duty to her bloodline. If she wants to save their heritage and Luc, she’ll have to find something her ancestor wants more than blood. And in witchcraft, blood is everything.

Just Like Magic

Author: Elizabeth Townsend
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781477680698
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
Ella Merton has always had one dream—to enter fine society and meet her prince. But now, on the brink of her debut, her life has become a nightmare. Her beloved father is dead, her family is financially ruined, and her stepsisters are plotting to keep her in the kitchen. She's willing to fight for her dreams, but all her struggles are getting her nowhere! Can a very un-fairy godmother, a few unexpected friends, a large, shaggy dog, and a pumpkin pie help her find her "happily ever after”—just like magic?

Just Add Magic

Author: Cindy Callaghan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442402695
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
Take three friends. Add an old cookbook. Combine with cute boys and a pinch of magic…and see what kind of chaos ensues! When Kelly Quinn and her two BFFs discover a dusty old cookbook while cleaning out the attic, the girls decide to try a few of the mysterious and supposedly magical recipes that are inside. To their surprise, the Keep ’Em Quiet Cobbler actually silences Kelly’s pesky little brother and the Hexberry Tart puts a curse on mean girl Charlotte. Is it possible that the recipes really are magic? Who wrote them and where did they come from? And most importantly of all, when boys get involved, what kind of trouble are the girls stirring up for themselves?

Kathryn the Grape Just Like Magic

Author: Kathryn Cloward
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780991290505
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
This book has earned the Family Choice Award & Mom's Choice Award for excellence in family-friendly media. POOF! Just Like Magic! Help a child you love discover their inner magic, develop authentic self-love, and build self esteem with this award winning book. In this first award winning Kathryn the Grape book, readers are introduced to Kathryn the Grape and Maggie the Magical Butterfly, and learn where her nickname came from! This story helps readers learn the impact of doing the right thing and being helpful to others, the joy in making new friends, and the importance of being fearless in trying new things. Readers are invited into the magical world of Kathryn the Grape in this dynamic story packed with vibrant illustrations. Everyone is magical! Through Kathryn the Grape Just Like Magic, readers learn about being fearless, courageous, and adventurous in trying new things; accountability in doing the right thing and helping others; discovering their own inner magic and using it for doing good things; and being friendly to someone who is lonely, and being open to making new friends.

Magic Like That

Author: Samara Cole Doyon
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781643790701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
While her mother works magic styling her hair, a young Black girl recalls how her hairstyles can reflect the natural world and show that her hair can be elegant, mischievous, or whimsical.

Something Like Magic

Author: Brian Andreas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937137021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Twelfth volume of collected inspirational stories and drawings of Brian Andreas.

Feels Like Magic

Author: Paul Johnson-jovanovic
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546703617
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
If you like Harry Potter, you'll love FEELS LIKE MAGIC. A spellbinding wizard school adventure novel ... Alfie Trotter is no ordinary boy. He can do things other children can't. He can turn the telly over just by thinking it. He can make lights flicker on and off when he gets angry. He can make objects disappear, never to be seen again. He has no idea why he's able to do such things. Then, one day, a boy from Alfie's school notices him doing something amazing (jumping a ridiculous distance on his bike). He tells Alfie that he's a wizard. Before long, Alfie finds himself enrolling at the Pendred Academy of Magic. Whilst there, he learns of a plot by an evil wizard to steal a powerful wand, which is being stored in a safe at the academy. He also finds out that the academy grounds serve as a portal: a gateway to another world. And that's when the real adventure begins ... FEELS LIKE MAGIC is part one of a projected five book series. Get your copy and let the magical adventure begin. You won't be disappointed ...