Review “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))“Young readers will imagine themselves right smack into the middle of this book―solving mysteries, making connections, and creating beauty alongside Malia, Jada, and Grace. 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. Just right for sensitive tweens, this is a sweet story of friendship and learning to cope with common fears and life changes.” (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 debut. 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) Read more
E**Y
I absolutely loved this book
I absolutely loved this book! Three young girls trying to navigate their way-which leads to each other! This book will be loved by many children because so many will be able to relate. Discovering who you are and finding your place can be difficult. I loved these girls found each other through a mysterious treasure box left in the library. Vickers' writing was equally superb. Add this to your libraries, you won't be disappointed!
C**7
Vickers for an such a sweet and inspirational read
This is a delightful middle-grade novel about finding unexpected friendships!Elaine Vickers masterfully intertwines three girls from three culturally different backgrounds and walks of life to find a friendship that each girl so desperately needs. The girls discover this friendship through the use of a "treasure box." Each girl provides inspiration to the other as they also look deeper within themselves as they cope with some difficult life changes.Thanks Ms. Vickers for an such a sweet and inspirational read! I am so excited to share this book with my culturally diverse 4th grade class. I know many of them will be able to relate to the girls in this story and enjoy this book as much as I did!
E**4
Sweet and Diverse
I really enjoyed this sweet book that emphasizes big life changes for tween girls, along with friendship and the good things that come from libraries! The setting was new to me and I liked many of the details (now am dying to try Hawaiian food and to visit Salt Lake), and I liked the way the girls had new spins on classic tween family problems, and that they were a diverse bunch. This would be a good book for girls who are facing big changes or new beginnings at home or at school. Very cute.
N**A
Beautiful
Everyone needs amicitia. If only we all had Hazels and treasure boxes to help us not feel so alone. This is such a tender story of hope, family and friendship and how three lost a d lonely girls find themselves through sharing pieces of themselves, their talents, in a very unique and magical way. I cant say enough good things about this book. Inspiring!
E**S
This book is a total and complete delight! I loved
This book is a total and complete delight! I loved, loved, loved how the treasure box helped the three girls, each struggling with one another, find each other. And it makes me wish I'd stumbled across a treasure box in my library when I was that age.This sweet tale about new friendship is a fantastic read for girls and boys of all ages.
M**A
A wonderful story about making friends and connecting with others
I adore this book and the characters. A wonderful story about making friends and connecting with others.
B**R
Amazing!!
This book is full of suspense, love, and most of all, amicitia!! I really loved reading this book beecause it reminded me of my own experiences. A great book for girls aroud 8,10 years old.
G**L
More please!
We LOVE a good story at our house and found this book to be enchanting! We are excited to see more from this emerging author.
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