Description
Just a Pinch of Magic is a captivating middle-grade novel by Alechia Dow that invites young readers into a whimsical world of enchantment and friendship. Wini, a resourceful girl from a family of enchanters, struggles to save her family's beloved bakery from financial ruin as the prices of magical ingredients soar. In her desperation, she attempts a spell to harvest the most precious ingredient of all: Love. What starts as a hopeful endeavor quickly spirals into chaos, endangering her town and drawing the attention of the Enchantment Agency. Meanwhile, Kal, whose life is tinged with personal challenges, is trying to navigate a new beginning in a town brimming with secrets. The sudden reappearance of her grandfather, long thought lost, only adds to the mystery surrounding their new bookstore. As Wini and Kal's paths intertwine, they embark on an adventurous quest to mend the magical mishap and forge a lasting friendship. With enchanting illustrations, relatable themes of family and belonging, and even five delightful recipes included, Just a Pinch of Magic is sure to entice even the most selective readers. Perfect for fans of magical realism and stories about resilience, this book is a must-have for your collection.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250829115
Year: 2024
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
Just a Pinch of Magic, Alechia Dow's middle-grade debut, is as warm and sweet as a cinnamon bun, bursting with magic and sure to please the pickiest readers.
Wini's family of enchanters runs a little bakery, but with the prices of magical ingredients skyrocketing, they're going under. Desperate to save her family's business, Wini takes a risk by casting a (sort of illegal) spell that would allow them to gather their own supply of their most needed magical ingredient: Love. But the spell doesn't work. And Wini soon discovers that it didn't just not work, it backfired. Badly. Now the whole town is in danger, and the Enchantment Agency is sniffing around for whoever cast the wayward spell.
It's just been Kal and her dad for as long as she can remember. They've weathered everything together, including Kal's mental health struggles. But just as they're about to move to a new town for a fresh start, Kal's grandfather—who mysteriously vanished years ago—has suddenly reentered their lives with a desire to make amends. He joins them in opening their bookstore in the new town, but Kal can't help but wonder if he has anything to do with the whispers around her new home about wicked magic. And it's not just the whispers of the magical books in their shop.
When Wini and Kal cross paths—both hoping for the chance to finally make a friend without worrying about their family histories following them—the girls bond over being fellow outcasts. Together they search for the solution to fixing the magic gone awry in their beloved town—and just maybe get their dads to go out on a date.
Includes five recipes!
Praise for Just a
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250829115
Year: 2024
Publisher: St Martins Press
Description:
Just a Pinch of Magic, Alechia Dow's middle-grade debut, is as warm and sweet as a cinnamon bun, bursting with magic and sure to please the pickiest readers.
Wini's family of enchanters runs a little bakery, but with the prices of magical ingredients skyrocketing, they're going under. Desperate to save her family's business, Wini takes a risk by casting a (sort of illegal) spell that would allow them to gather their own supply of their most needed magical ingredient: Love. But the spell doesn't work. And Wini soon discovers that it didn't just not work, it backfired. Badly. Now the whole town is in danger, and the Enchantment Agency is sniffing around for whoever cast the wayward spell.
It's just been Kal and her dad for as long as she can remember. They've weathered everything together, including Kal's mental health struggles. But just as they're about to move to a new town for a fresh start, Kal's grandfather—who mysteriously vanished years ago—has suddenly reentered their lives with a desire to make amends. He joins them in opening their bookstore in the new town, but Kal can't help but wonder if he has anything to do with the whispers around her new home about wicked magic. And it's not just the whispers of the magical books in their shop.
When Wini and Kal cross paths—both hoping for the chance to finally make a friend without worrying about their family histories following them—the girls bond over being fellow outcasts. Together they search for the solution to fixing the magic gone awry in their beloved town—and just maybe get their dads to go out on a date.
Includes five recipes!
Praise for Just a