Discovering Pig Magic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781571316844)

Discovering Pig Magic follows the exploits of Mattie (or Miss M, or just M) and her friends Ariel and Nicki as they attempt to overcome the problems that plague their 13-year-old lives. After finding a book of spells, the three girls perform a ritual that will grant each the object of her desire. This requires that they each bury a special object. Ariel buries a tiny antique spoon; Nicki puts in a thumb-sized leather mother-and-child doll; and Miss M contributes a small ceramic pig with real gold inlays. When the magic starts to take effect, the girls' longed-for wishes carry unintended, and unwelcome, consequences. Breaking the spell before something really bad happens becomes crucial, but doing so may be too much even for these resourceful friends. Julie Crabtree's wonderfully funny novel captures the everyday lives of three quirky, engaging girls, and shows that some wishes may be better left unfulfilled.

Author: Julie Crabtree
ISBN-10: 1571316841
ISBN-13: 9781571316844
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 126671 / Discovering Pig Magic


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2008 pg. 1115
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2009
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 06/01/2009 pg. 120