A review by cjrayl
One Jar of Magic by Corey Ann Haydu

4.0

This is a strange book that supposedly targets young readers, ages 11 on up. I struggled to decide between a 3 or a 4 and ultimately selected 4 as an adult reader. If I was reviewing this for children, maybe a 3 on a good day. Personally, there is no way that this book will attract older elementary/middle school readers. Maybe I'm wrong but.... I don't think so. The writing is great, the main character believable, even the fantastical events are well done yet the underlying tension and ultimate problem in the story may well be missed by young readers. By the author not creating a unity in approach between all aspects of a novel, readers might miss a wonderful story of loss and gains but for those lucky few mature readers, this is a decent story that is great for discussion and thought.