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Weather or Not (Upside-Down Magic #5), Volume 5 by Emily Jenkins, Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle
zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{My thoughts} – Willa and Nory help to make this book an engaging read from start to finish. It is all about how Willa is trying to better understand her magic and that her and her friend Marigold are trying to figure out if her magic isn’t upside-down but in fact a completely different classification of magic all together. Her and Elliot both think they have more or less a type of the same magic. Together they come up with a name for that type of magic.
Nory is still doing loads of upside-down magic and turning into all sorts of strange critters in this book. It is always fun to read the descriptions of what kind of animal she will turn into and what the animal is capable of doing and being.
Willa and Nory have a hard time getting along in this book, because Willa feels constantly judged, which makes her feel like Nory is judging her while they work on a school project together. Nory feels like her friendship with Elliot is threatened because he and Willa have tutoring together for their type of magic.
Willa also has learns more about her magic in this book then she had ever known in the previous books. She learned how to take a number of the tips and tricks she’d been being told about and taught and how to apply them. Sometimes there was a good result and sometimes there wasn’t but it helped her to understand her magic more.
I recommend this book for any child that enjoys reading about magic, quirky characters and just all around fun. This series in a whole is full of laughs and interests while also teaching children morale and problem solving as well as life skills.
Nory is still doing loads of upside-down magic and turning into all sorts of strange critters in this book. It is always fun to read the descriptions of what kind of animal she will turn into and what the animal is capable of doing and being.
Willa and Nory have a hard time getting along in this book, because Willa feels constantly judged, which makes her feel like Nory is judging her while they work on a school project together. Nory feels like her friendship with Elliot is threatened because he and Willa have tutoring together for their type of magic.
Willa also has learns more about her magic in this book then she had ever known in the previous books. She learned how to take a number of the tips and tricks she’d been being told about and taught and how to apply them. Sometimes there was a good result and sometimes there wasn’t but it helped her to understand her magic more.
I recommend this book for any child that enjoys reading about magic, quirky characters and just all around fun. This series in a whole is full of laughs and interests while also teaching children morale and problem solving as well as life skills.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
I like that each book in this series focus on a different kid and highlights their struggles and the acceptance of what makes each kid special.
eadrianschmitz's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Nory is insufferable in this one. Yes, normal "kid" feelings but she's our protagonist so her behavior feels icky. Plot was a snooze, a literal book report.
ray425's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chelse34's review against another edition
3.0
This book had a lot of jealousy and 5th grade angst. Not our favorite one. This one spotlights Willa and her "fluid" power.
jameyanne's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a lot of fun, but I admit I didn't enjoy it as much as the others I've read so far. Nory is really a jerk in this book, and I felt like there should really have been some adult intervention in this situation. I felt like it resolved well, though I'm not sure Nory learned her lesson.
avellana's review against another edition
4.0
really hoping as an aro/ace that they dont try and stuff allonormative romance in the later books. i actually have a whole essay on how allonormativity is sexist
turtledragon's review against another edition
3.0
75% Cute series for kids with fun magic. A bit repetitive if you read the books quickly.
arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
2.0
Nory is more of a brat in this book. Last time she stole an egg; now she's even cruel. However, this book seems to deal with more realistic relationships--friendship issues, jealousy, and every group project ever assigned. Finally, someone said out loud that their magic isn't wonky. There magic is different talents altogether. Hopefully the society will begin to change...