bookmadbarlow's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun middle grade book about magic and learning how to take responsibility for your actions.
Max loves magic, he practises in front of his friends every day, unfortunately some people don't like the magic and he gets bullied.
What happens though when the magic becomes real and he can start to fight back...
An enjoyable quick read for early middle grade / early readers.
Max loves magic, he practises in front of his friends every day, unfortunately some people don't like the magic and he gets bullied.
What happens though when the magic becomes real and he can start to fight back...
An enjoyable quick read for early middle grade / early readers.
lostwithoutabook's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pulp_fiction_books's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ash_pj21's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrswhiscombe's review
3.0
Nice little children’s book. Very easy to read, simple plot and happy ending and it’s ended in a way that more books can be written.
saccalai's review
3.5
What would you do if you suddenly found you could do magic? Max has magic in his blood, it runs in his family and he has been practising ticks every chance he gets. But until he finds an old top hat, it has all been just tricks, now he finds he can do REAL magic!
With the bullies at school and the Crayfish Twins bullies at the market, Max really does have a lot to put up with, and all he wants is to help his family. As tempting as it is to just blow the bullies to smithereens with his mew found magic, Max knows he should find a way to use his powers for good by helping, not hurting. I know there's supposed to be a message in here for kids, but personally I think the bullies and bad guys have it coming!
I liked the illustrations throughout the book and at the end you get some magic tricks to try out yourself!
https://sabrinasbooktails.blogspot.com/2022/12/middle-grade-over-past-couple-of-years.html
With the bullies at school and the Crayfish Twins bullies at the market, Max really does have a lot to put up with, and all he wants is to help his family. As tempting as it is to just blow the bullies to smithereens with his mew found magic, Max knows he should find a way to use his powers for good by helping, not hurting. I know there's supposed to be a message in here for kids, but personally I think the bullies and bad guys have it coming!
I liked the illustrations throughout the book and at the end you get some magic tricks to try out yourself!
https://sabrinasbooktails.blogspot.com/2022/12/middle-grade-over-past-couple-of-years.html
natsbookshelves's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
takealookinsideabook's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
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