Books with title The Magic Shop

Heartbroken after the death of his mother, thirteen-year -old Michel Toussaint searches for the one thing that will fill his emptiness. In the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane, he sets out to help the stranded residents and animals of the flooded city. His last rescue of the day, a small white terrier with a crescent-moon-shaped tuft of fur on her chest, is spotted sitting on top of a floating Lucky Dog stand. The dog reminds Michel of his mother's lullaby, a song of magic in the moon, the power of dreams, and a reminder that nothing is ever as it seems.Deep in the trees, a Magic Swamp and its mystical creatures eagerly await the arrival of the boy from the swamp and his dog. It is there where the boy with a broken heart and his little stray hound of questionable heritage and pedigree discover the secret of dreams and the magic that hides in unexpected places.

Zoe's hoop is no ordinary toy!Zoe has found a fun new game to play! When Beans jumps through her hoop he magically transforms into . . . Beans the rabbit with floppy ears, or Beans the crocodile with snappy jaws! But could Beans the elephant be a jump too far? The hoop may be magic but it's only small—and a great big elephant could easily get stuck.

Long ago, there was a desert who lived alone in the middle of nowhere. One day, a spring of clean blue water bubbled to the surface of the desert. Together, Desert and Water became the first sisters of the world. Thus begins The Magic Us. Following these mythical beginnings, and after a series of metamorphoses, a new story emerges of Leda and Phoebe, along with their talking cat, Atta. Phoebe is 11 and Leda almost 7. They live in the country with their artist mother and inventor father. According to legend, these sisters and their cat are destined to save the world. To do so, they must journey deep into the Acrimonious Woods, through the territory of the Frustrations and the Mix Ups, into and out of many misadventures, all the way to the castle of evil Catherine, the forgotten sister of Atta. There, in the strange castle, if the adventurers can overcome their fears, they may discover the truth behind Catherine and be able to rescue the lost magic that was stolen from the world.

The children of Falls City, Ohio are thrilled when Mrs. Isabella Wright, a former teacher and avid collector, opens a gift shop. Before long they discover the magical quality of the gifts and Mrs. Wright herself. Even the shop with its grandfather clock and resident Burmese cats is special—a real Magic Nation. Does Mrs. Wright really make warm sunny skies in November? Can she provide a snow-day just when you need one? Can she help your pets to speak to you? Just ask the children of Falls City!A vocabulary and discussion section encourages readers to learn analytical and imaginative skills.

Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He s a good student with some close friends. But he s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!Hi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text.

Emma Burblee couldn't be more different from her parents if she tried. She'd rather dig for treasure in a park than try on the latest fashions or discuss her vain parents' favorite subject: themselves. When Emma mortifies her parents at a dinner party, her punishment is immediate. She must spend the summer with her Uncle Simon—a loathsome man with a huge appetite for food and get-rich-quick schemes.Although Emma's days revolve around cooking and cleaning, there is one bright spot. Her uncle's sweet tooth means she gets to visit the town bakery, Mr. Crackle's Cake Shop, all the time. This world-renowned baker is as charming and kind as Uncle Simon is vile. But then Emma discovers a plot by Uncle Simon and one of his shady acquaintances; they've set their sights on ruining Mr. Crackle (and the entire dessert making industry for that matter). Can Emma stop their evil plan?First-time author Meika Hashimoto's effervescent tale, filled with funny characters and adventures, will have readers checking their cupboards for mouth-watering ingredients and secret portals.