“Discovering Pig Magic is about secrets and power and love and fear, and about defying other people's expectations to become the person you want to grow up to be. Both comic and serious, this promising debut appeals to lovers of magic as its engaging trio of characters learns to sort faith from fake.”
Julie Schumacher, author of The Book of One Hundred Truths
Mattie, Ariel, and Nicki are fast friends facing the pitfalls of life at thirteen. Mattie¿s kitschy pig collection and agoraphobic mother might completely derail her social life. Ariel¿s attempts to follow in Rachel Ray¿s culinary footsteps have landed her in hot water. And Nicki is carrying a secret that threatens to cut her off from her best friends. After discovering a mysterious book of spells and performing a ritual, the girls leave their troubles far behind¿or so they think.
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.
Mattie, Ariel, and Nicki are fast friends facing the pitfalls of life at thirteen. Mattie¿s kitschy pig collection and agoraphobic mother might completely derail her social life. Ariel¿s attempts to follow in Rachel Ray¿s culinary footsteps have landed her in hot water. And Nicki is carrying a secret that threatens to cut her off from her best friends. After discovering a mysterious book of spells and performing a ritual, the girls leave their troubles far behind¿or so they think.
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.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940169748536 |
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Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
Publication date: | 10/20/2009 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |