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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
I stuck with it for the nostalgia but I don't recommend it. I have put off writing a review of this book in case my opinion changed a bit with time, but since it hasn't, I thought I'd go ahead and lay it out.
1) Movie novelizations are usually bad and I hate to say that this is no exception.
2) "The Sequel"...that's the only title for this new story? Lame.
3) I have to believe that Disney put this out just to show to die-hard fans that a sequel would be a terrible idea. There is no other excuse for how terrible this book is.
4) I was so wonderfully excited for this book which makes #3 that much harder to handle.
5) Do the smart thing and just let the movie live in your heart as it has since '93. Trust me.
Some good -
1) Diversity bonus! Max and Allison's daughter, Poppy, not only has a crush on her classmate - Isabella BUT Isabella and Poppy's best friend, Travis, are POC.
2) We get to revisit our favorite characters from the original movie (even Binx and Emily??). But Aunt Dani doesn't get nearly enough page time.
3) The Witches learning how to use Siri was seriously funny.
4) Try to love it for what it is and know that Hocus Pocus is a tough act to follow.
1) Movie novelizations are usually bad and I hate to say that this is no exception.
2) "The Sequel"...that's the only title for this new story? Lame.
3) I have to believe that Disney put this out just to show to die-hard fans that a sequel would be a terrible idea. There is no other excuse for how terrible this book is.
4) I was so wonderfully excited for this book which makes #3 that much harder to handle.
5) Do the smart thing and just let the movie live in your heart as it has since '93. Trust me.
Some good -
1) Diversity bonus! Max and Allison's daughter, Poppy, not only has a crush on her classmate - Isabella BUT Isabella and Poppy's best friend, Travis, are POC.
2) We get to revisit our favorite characters from the original movie (even Binx and Emily??). But Aunt Dani doesn't get nearly enough page time.
3) The Witches learning how to use Siri was seriously funny.
4) Try to love it for what it is and know that Hocus Pocus is a tough act to follow.
This was so much fun. I love Hocus Pocus so I had to read this when it came through the library. I pretty much skimmed the first half because I was so excited to see where they were going to take the story. That ending though. Definitely another one to come. 4🌟
Overall this was a super cute story, I love nods to the original story.
FINISHED!!!!!
Book 1 for book club is done!! And omg I enjoyed this!! Part 1 is the classic hocus pocus.. you get more details of the first movie which I enjoyed so much!!
Part 2 is about Max and Allioson daughter Poppy and her group of friends. You get people from the past beside well some wicked witches ;)
Some ghost, witches, and many other ghoulish creatures.. I give part 2 a 3.5 in the rating..
if you haven't picked up this book go to your local book store or amazon and grab a copy
Book 1 for book club is done!! And omg I enjoyed this!! Part 1 is the classic hocus pocus.. you get more details of the first movie which I enjoyed so much!!
Part 2 is about Max and Allioson daughter Poppy and her group of friends. You get people from the past beside well some wicked witches ;)
Some ghost, witches, and many other ghoulish creatures.. I give part 2 a 3.5 in the rating..
if you haven't picked up this book go to your local book store or amazon and grab a copy
It's just a bunch of Hocus pocus! It took me two days to read this book. I loved it and I hope there will be more!!!
https://girlygirlbookworm.wordpress.com/2018/10/22/hocus-pocus-the-all-new-sequel-by-a-w-jantha/
So...wait! Is there going to be another sequel?!
I actually liked the twist they took with the sequel. It's much more of a Harry Potter magical duel thing compared to the original story. I also loved the LGBTQ rep
Side note: the audiobook wasn't great itself but I enjoyed the actual story
I actually liked the twist they took with the sequel. It's much more of a Harry Potter magical duel thing compared to the original story. I also loved the LGBTQ rep
Side note: the audiobook wasn't great itself but I enjoyed the actual story
I feel like they should've just left the story alone.
All right. I have a confession to make. I've only seen Hocus Pocus twice. And the first time I saw it, I was in college.
I know, I know. I'm a bit surprised myself.
I couldn't pinpoint why exactly I didn't see this as a kid. I do know that I'm one of the few people among my friends who doesn't have super nostalgic feelings for this movie, because, well, I didn't grow up with it. When I had mentioned in college I had never watched Hocus Pocus, my friends proceeded to rectify this issue. And I thought "It's all right. The witches are wonderful, but the kids are annoying." I didn't see it again until Halloween 2018. And I had the same thoughts. I would join the Sanderson coven & the kids are pretty annoying.
Then, I saw there was a book sequel set 25 years after the first movie. A new crop of kids could make me fall in love with the story and characters, right? I was a little bummed I didn't love this movie as much as my friends. I decided to give it a shot. And BOY, was I...disappointed.
Plot- The first part of the book is a novelization of Hocus Pocus. Pretty much all the dialogue is repeated word for word from the movie and it works.
The All New Sequel follows the story of Poppy Dennison, Max and Allison's teenage daughter, who is ashamed & doubtful of her parents and Aunt Dani's story about the Sanderson sisters. She also has a massive crush on Isabella, the most popular girl in school. She is bullied by Katie Taylor, the daughter of the principal, who may have a connection to the events from 25 years ago. On Halloween night 2018, a blood moon is on the rise. Poppy, Isabella and their friend Travis go to the Sanderson sisters' house with a Ouiji Board from the Dollar Tree. To no one's (except the three teenagers') surprise, the Sanderson sisters are resurrected. Poppy and her friends are against a ticking clock to stop the Sanderson sisters from completing their spells and obtaining eternal life.
Sounds familiar? Do you want a book version of one of the late '90's, early 2000's Disney direct to Home Video sequels for a cult classic? Where the child of the protagonist from the first movie learns the same lessons their parents did years ago? If so, The All New Sequel is right up your alley. It did not work for me. The novelization of Hocus Pocus was enjoyable enough to give this book a second star, but...I could also just watch the movie. I may not be the biggest fan of it, but at least in the movie, you get a couple great musical numbers from Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy and a whole lot of wonderfully campy ham in their acting.
I would totally watch a sequel if it was just the Sanderson sisters running amock. Disney, can we get that sequel instead, please, instead of a reboot or this book?
I know, I know. I'm a bit surprised myself.
I couldn't pinpoint why exactly I didn't see this as a kid. I do know that I'm one of the few people among my friends who doesn't have super nostalgic feelings for this movie, because, well, I didn't grow up with it. When I had mentioned in college I had never watched Hocus Pocus, my friends proceeded to rectify this issue. And I thought "It's all right. The witches are wonderful, but the kids are annoying." I didn't see it again until Halloween 2018. And I had the same thoughts. I would join the Sanderson coven & the kids are pretty annoying.
Then, I saw there was a book sequel set 25 years after the first movie. A new crop of kids could make me fall in love with the story and characters, right? I was a little bummed I didn't love this movie as much as my friends. I decided to give it a shot. And BOY, was I...disappointed.
Plot- The first part of the book is a novelization of Hocus Pocus. Pretty much all the dialogue is repeated word for word from the movie and it works.
The All New Sequel follows the story of Poppy Dennison, Max and Allison's teenage daughter, who is ashamed & doubtful of her parents and Aunt Dani's story about the Sanderson sisters. She also has a massive crush on Isabella, the most popular girl in school. She is bullied by Katie Taylor, the daughter of the principal, who may have a connection to the events from 25 years ago. On Halloween night 2018, a blood moon is on the rise. Poppy, Isabella and their friend Travis go to the Sanderson sisters' house with a Ouiji Board from the Dollar Tree. To no one's (except the three teenagers') surprise, the Sanderson sisters are resurrected. Poppy and her friends are against a ticking clock to stop the Sanderson sisters from completing their spells and obtaining eternal life.
Sounds familiar? Do you want a book version of one of the late '90's, early 2000's Disney direct to Home Video sequels for a cult classic? Where the child of the protagonist from the first movie learns the same lessons their parents did years ago? If so, The All New Sequel is right up your alley. It did not work for me. The novelization of Hocus Pocus was enjoyable enough to give this book a second star, but...I could also just watch the movie. I may not be the biggest fan of it, but at least in the movie, you get a couple great musical numbers from Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy and a whole lot of wonderfully campy ham in their acting.
I would totally watch a sequel if it was just the Sanderson sisters running amock. Disney, can we get that sequel instead, please, instead of a reboot or this book?
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! My all time favorite movie to watch around now is Hocus Pocus. I was so excited when I saw this new book had come out, I knew I had to read it.
I love the sequel and the new adventures they had to go through. The sequel was from Max and Allison’s daughters POV. 25 years later and the Sanderson Sisters are back, and this time make it their mission to stay. Poppy and her friends are going to have to work extra hard to send the sisters back from where they came from!
If you’re a Hocus Pocus fan I highly suggest this book! I love the original book so much, but I genuinely loved the sequel too.
I love the sequel and the new adventures they had to go through. The sequel was from Max and Allison’s daughters POV. 25 years later and the Sanderson Sisters are back, and this time make it their mission to stay. Poppy and her friends are going to have to work extra hard to send the sisters back from where they came from!
If you’re a Hocus Pocus fan I highly suggest this book! I love the original book so much, but I genuinely loved the sequel too.