Gallagher, Toni The Popularity Spell (Twist My Charm), 259
pgs. Random House Children’s Books, 2015.
$16.99. Language: G; Mature
Content: G; Violence: G.
Eleven-year old Cleo Nelson is adjusting to life in Los
Angeles, finding it very different from Ohio. School seems dismal until Cleo
gets a late birthday present from Uncle Arnie, who has handcrafted a “positive
happy” voodoo doll. Cleo and her friend,
Samantha, anxiously try out the doll, wishing for simple things and as the
voodoo seems to be working, aim for full-fledged popularity. The spells seem to take a dark and unexpected
turn, and Sam has to decide what is really important to her.
I did not intend to love this book, but I
did. There was enough going on that the
plot didn’t seem trite. The book
showcases the unintended fall out from getting what we think we want without
seeing others’ perspectives. The
characters are delightful and though the ending is satisfying, it leaves it
open for a sequel. I’m there.
EL, MS - ADVISABLE.
Michelle in the Middle
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