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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I received this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Megan Meyers moves to a new middle school, where she hopes to transform her identity from nerd to popular girl. As the new kid, Megan is dared to making something exciting happen, she can't figure out what to do. As a last ditch effort, she recites a silly poem she used to hear her grandmother say, when the clock in her classroom turns 11:11. The clock is magic and soon Megan is given her wildest desires, but consequences soon follow. Megan is further pulled into a popular girl feud and must decide whether to trust herself or the magic she has access to.
This was a cute book with a solid plot. The main character goes through stereotypical growing pains, even though she has access to magic. Characters are layered and provide well-rounded rolls within the story.
Megan Meyers moves to a new middle school, where she hopes to transform her identity from nerd to popular girl. As the new kid, Megan is dared to making something exciting happen, she can't figure out what to do. As a last ditch effort, she recites a silly poem she used to hear her grandmother say, when the clock in her classroom turns 11:11. The clock is magic and soon Megan is given her wildest desires, but consequences soon follow. Megan is further pulled into a popular girl feud and must decide whether to trust herself or the magic she has access to.
This was a cute book with a solid plot. The main character goes through stereotypical growing pains, even though she has access to magic. Characters are layered and provide well-rounded rolls within the story.
As someone who makes a wish whenever I notice it is 11:11, this was a fun book to read! Megan is super stressed out about starting at a brand new middle school across the country after the school year has already started. Without knowing it, she becomes stuck in the middle of the battle for Spirit Week Captain, between the two most popular girls in the seventh grade. When she sees a clock in her history class that looks exactly like the one that was in her grandmother's kitchen, she wishes on it just like her grandmother did. Her wishes start to come true, but not without unintended consequences. She needs to find a way out of the hole she is digging, but every wish comes with a price. Can Megan find a way to make friends and fit in at her new school without magic? A fun take on being the new girl. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss
Who wouldn’t want a little magic on their side when dealing with middle school drama?
This was an amazing book, filled with hilarious insights and heartwarming details. Please write a sequel, Mrs. Tomsic!
Really 3.5 stars. Entertaining story with a satisfying ending, but it dragged on a bit.
This was a fun little story and it only took a few days to read it. It is a great book for middle school aged kids.
Thank you to @jonathanballpublishers for this #gifted review copy
Megan Meyers is the new girl at her middle school and she wants to reinvent herself. When she discovers that the cat clock in her classroom grants wishes, Megan thinks she’s got it all sorted. Magic has unexpected consequences though!
This is such a cute middle grade read about being careful what you wish for. There are so many great elements in this book; it deals with loss, as Megan’s mum recently died and her family struggles to come to terms with it. I love how it teaches that lying isn’t necessarily just telling a lie, but also not speaking up about a truth. My favourite thing though, is that it teaches the importance of just being yourself and letting people love you for you.
This is a sweet book that has some great morals and issues for kids, I highly recommend this middle grade read.
4/5
Megan Meyers is the new girl at her middle school and she wants to reinvent herself. When she discovers that the cat clock in her classroom grants wishes, Megan thinks she’s got it all sorted. Magic has unexpected consequences though!
This is such a cute middle grade read about being careful what you wish for. There are so many great elements in this book; it deals with loss, as Megan’s mum recently died and her family struggles to come to terms with it. I love how it teaches that lying isn’t necessarily just telling a lie, but also not speaking up about a truth. My favourite thing though, is that it teaches the importance of just being yourself and letting people love you for you.
This is a sweet book that has some great morals and issues for kids, I highly recommend this middle grade read.
4/5
This is a case of the book matches the cover! What a fun, colorful, whimsical, exciting book! Megan is a delightful main character caught in the middle of new school drama. Tomsic perfectly captures the "life or death" feel of middle school drama without belittling Megan's problems or stress. Magical realism and math add another layer of fun to this tale (or should I say, "tail"?). I recommend this book to those who liked the "Bras and Broomsticks" series. Tons of fun!
This was just what I needed to get out of a two-month-long reading slump. At first, it felt too slow but when the pace picked up, I loved it. A good middle-grade book is enjoyable even for an adult. It has a good take on honesty and finding your voice. I also like how it tackled the effect of grief and death on kids.
However, I only gave it 4 stars because there were things I wish were explored more.
1. Redemption arc for Rhena? (Especially after the catastrophe brought by her wish) Her mom's attitude was a slight hint, but I wish there was more.
2. What happened with the cheating incident?
3. What did Megan's grandma have to say before surgery?
Also, the ending!! Sequel, maybe? First, I was confused about why she was introduced to them, but also, what happens next?
I was surprised how relatable this was for me. I, too, am about to enter a new chapter in my life and despite being years older than Megan, I find similar struggles in my way.
However, I only gave it 4 stars because there were things I wish were explored more.
1. Redemption arc for Rhena? (Especially after the catastrophe brought by her wish) Her mom's attitude was a slight hint, but I wish there was more.
2. What happened with the cheating incident?
3. What did Megan's grandma have to say before surgery?
Also, the ending!! Sequel, maybe? First, I was confused about why she was introduced to them, but also, what happens next?
I was surprised how relatable this was for me. I, too, am about to enter a new chapter in my life and despite being years older than Megan, I find similar struggles in my way.
My first read of 2018 was a fun magical realism book about new girl Megan who tries to win friends and influence people using magic she accidentally-on-purpose wished into her life.
I always have trouble reading mean-girl plots (having been the butt of a few of them as a kid) but I know the kids in my class will learn valuable lessons from Megan’s journey and how she deals with antagonist Rhena. They’ll also learn how important it is to be true to who you are and to not try and be someone you’re not. The magical parts were creative and fun. One thing I wish I had known more about was the family: Megan’s mom and cool grandma were two characters to whom I became attached, and I wanted more. But all in all, I’ll have no trouble recommending this book to kids who need a little help (or reminder) dealing with friendship and social situations during that rollercoaster known as middle school!
I always have trouble reading mean-girl plots (having been the butt of a few of them as a kid) but I know the kids in my class will learn valuable lessons from Megan’s journey and how she deals with antagonist Rhena. They’ll also learn how important it is to be true to who you are and to not try and be someone you’re not. The magical parts were creative and fun. One thing I wish I had known more about was the family: Megan’s mom and cool grandma were two characters to whom I became attached, and I wanted more. But all in all, I’ll have no trouble recommending this book to kids who need a little help (or reminder) dealing with friendship and social situations during that rollercoaster known as middle school!