![]() ![]() But some readers might get discouraged by the lack of the shivery coincidence that makes magic feel real or the shimmery gloss of stepping into another world. And there's a mystery beneath the magic that will surely be explored in the other books in the series. This emotionally charged fantasy could have used more magic, but the fact that girls are the ones who can be given magic makes it a positive story for and about girls. Lessons about liking people for who they are and learning to have faith in oneself are bonuses. Kids who are hoping to be swept away by a fantasy story might be disappointed to find that there's more family lore here than a magical journey. ![]() ![]() And an obsession with beauty that's woven into the sibling rivalry scratches at Natasha's self-worth. Tweenage crushes and sibling rivalry take center stage more than the magic. Though there's nothing edgy or scary about this series start, the sisters are dealing with the mysterious disappearance of their mother and some otherworldly occurrences. Parents need to know that Wishing Day is a middle-grade novel by Lauren Myracle (author of Upside Down Magic and the teen-targeted Internet Girls series) about a family of sisters who are handed a tradition of magic that they might or might not believe in. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]()
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