Friday, May 31, 2013

The Trouble with Violet / Anne Mazer / 95 pages / First Book in a Series

Sister Magic #1
"One simple word, with 5 ordinary letters, explained every confusing, befuddling, and extraordinary event of the last few days."  Magic.  Mabel and Violet were as different as two sisters can be.  Mabel was 8, neat, organized, always did her chores, and helped in her father's store.  Violet was 5, messy, colorful, rambunctious...and magic.  Although she cannot yet read, she read far more in the book of fairy tales sent by Uncle Vartan than Mabel does.  This is a cute book illustrating functional family dynamics, sibling relations, and a family secret.  Loved the artist's rendition of Violet, but I though she looked a little young for 5, and Mabel looked too old for 8. 

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