What if all your wishes could come true? Blink your eyes, drink a fizzing pink potion, and poof! Life is perfect. That’s Rachel’...
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Jan 27, 2010
Alison
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Rachel is the main character in this book. it is told in a first person perspective. Miri, Rachel's sister just figured out that she is a witch. Rachel also figured out that her mom was a witch but never told anyone about it. Rachel and Miri tried to get STB(Soon-to-be-step-mother) to say that she hates them and her dad with the truth spell but it didn't work. All she said was how much she loved her dad and the sisters. I think that this book is similar to another book i read which is called T
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Jun 20, 2008
Mara
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The only thing that gets this book two stars that, rather than sticking to the done-before theme of teenager-suddenly-finds-out-she's-a-witch, Mlynowski switches things up a bit and gives us teenager-suddenly-finds-out-that-her-younger-sister-(and her mother)-is-a-witch.
Why did the magical powers skip Rachel, and go straight to her younger sister, Miri? Her mother explains that it could be because Miri is more mature than her older sister. Rachel demonstrates her lack of maturity thr More...
Why did the magical powers skip Rachel, and go straight to her younger sister, Miri? Her mother explains that it could be because Miri is more mature than her older sister. Rachel demonstrates her lack of maturity thr More...
Feb 10, 2009
Simran
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AWESOME!!!!! So interesting so AWESOME!!!!!!
u guys gotta read it! (NOW!!!)
u guys gotta read it! (NOW!!!)
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Feb 13, 2009
Shonda
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I’ve read several of Ms. Mlynowski’s chick lit books and ran across this book at the library. Having enjoyed her adult fiction, I decided to give this one a try. Rachel is just like any teenage girl: worried about wearing the latest fashion, crushing on the cute, popular guy in school and trying to maintain her friendships. It’s not like she doesn’t have enough already on her plate when she discovers her younger sister and her mother are both witches.
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Sep 11, 2011
Bhagirathy
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In Bras And Broomsticks, author Sarah Mlynowski introduces her readers to Rachel, an average fourteen-year-old girl interested in all the average things: shoes, popularity, boys...Everything a teenage girl is expected to like.
One day, however, Rachel discovers that her family is anything but average. When her mom makes the announcement, what comes out Rachel's mouth is, "I think you should consider returning to therapy." She can't believe what her mom is telling her. She is, More...
One day, however, Rachel discovers that her family is anything but average. When her mom makes the announcement, what comes out Rachel's mouth is, "I think you should consider returning to therapy." She can't believe what her mom is telling her. She is, More...
Feb 12, 2011
Sally906
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There are quite a few books out that cover the story of a young girl suddenly learning she’s a witch and then coming to terms with the effect it has on her life. Basically learning how to control her powers, and sorting out right from wrong and who to trust. BRAS AND BROOMSTICKS takes a different viewpoint – what if you are the only female in your family who is NOT a witch?
Rachel is fourteen and like most teenagers her days are spent worrying about fitting in. These worries are mainly More...
Rachel is fourteen and like most teenagers her days are spent worrying about fitting in. These worries are mainly More...
Jun 06, 2010
Barky
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You’ve heard this all before – self-absorbed teen girl wants desperately to be A-list, finds a way to get in with that group, starts treating her other friends and family like crap because she must maintain her status or die. Lots of conniving and manipulation and lies, then it all falls apart, girl left with only her wits and a lot of apologies to make all around. Ends abruptly.
That was the general plot line. Except that there's witchcraft. I can’t STAND to read things like th More...
That was the general plot line. Except that there's witchcraft. I can’t STAND to read things like th More...
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Apr 22, 2010
Bethany
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3.5 stars
Bras & Broomsticks by Sarah Mylnowski hilariously blends the supernatural with the realities of the popularity contest that is present in every high school. Rachel can't believe her luck when she finds out that her little sister Miri is a witch. Though she's miffed that her little sister inherited this power from their mother and she did not, she quickly thinks of ways that she can use her sister’s power to her own advantage. Primarily, she wants to become more popular an More...
Bras & Broomsticks by Sarah Mylnowski hilariously blends the supernatural with the realities of the popularity contest that is present in every high school. Rachel can't believe her luck when she finds out that her little sister Miri is a witch. Though she's miffed that her little sister inherited this power from their mother and she did not, she quickly thinks of ways that she can use her sister’s power to her own advantage. Primarily, she wants to become more popular an More...
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Feb 09, 2009
Rachel Weinstein has just learned that her little sister and her mother are both witches. She talks her little sister into casting a spell on her to turn her into a great dancer. This allows her to be selected for the end of year fashion show and makes her instantly popular. Her sister’s spells do not go as well at making her father realize that he should not get married to Jennifer, or as Rachel and her sister Miri call her, STB for Soon To Be Stepmonster. It becomes even more crucial that
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Mar 16, 2010
MizzYasmin
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It was, how do I say this, spellbinding.
The humor always makes me chuckle.
The plot always makes my tummy hurt.
And the ending made me crave for more!
Sarah Mlynowski really knows how to joke.
I didn't laugh like a maniac but I got to admit that it is funny.
The way she writes is consistent and doesn't show that she is lacking of ideas at all.
She really has it all to make this book.
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The humor always makes me chuckle.
The plot always makes my tummy hurt.
And the ending made me crave for more!
Sarah Mlynowski really knows how to joke.
I didn't laugh like a maniac but I got to admit that it is funny.
The way she writes is consistent and doesn't show that she is lacking of ideas at all.
She really has it all to make this book.
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Jan 11, 2011
Nicoebd96
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Rachel is a Freshman in High School. She seems like a normal kid of divorced parents. She has a big secret, her little annoying sister is a witch! Not one of those sterotypes with the big wart and face. No, and the worst part is thats all Rachel has ben dreaming about to become a witch or anything with special powers. Rachel has a bigger problem. Her dad is getting remarried. To a horrible women who is acts sweet around her dad, but once he is put of sight the mean face comes on. What Rachel wan
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Nov 19, 2007
Joanna
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I read this book back to back with the sequel. First, the magic in this book actually plays a much smaller role than I expected and seems less creatively handled than I would have liked. Nonetheless, I thought the trick of narrating the story from the sister of the witch rather than the one with powers was clever. Overall, a decent young adult novel, but not great and no especially interesting narrative voice or plot twists.
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Oct 29, 2010
Erin
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First off I have to start by saying that Sarah Mlynowski is a genious. I have read many books of hers in the past, though most of them have been her women's fiction, this was my first YA novel of hers and even though I rated it at 3 stars, I still really enjoyed it, but I think it lacked in a few aspects.
I thought this book started off great. The characters in this story are awesome. I really liked Rachel as the main character and Miri is quite possibly the coolest young witch around More...
I thought this book started off great. The characters in this story are awesome. I really liked Rachel as the main character and Miri is quite possibly the coolest young witch around More...
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Jul 07, 2010
Stephanie
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High School gets crazy for Rachel when she discovers her mother and younger sister are witches. But just because Rachel didn't inherit the magic doesn't mean she's not going to take advantage. Goody-to-shoes Miri doesn't want to use her powers but when Rachel talks her into using magic to break up their dad and soon to be step mom all bets are off. Soon Miri is cooking up clear skin concoctions and potions to help Rachel dance so she can be in the schools Fashion Show. But soon the Fashion Show
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Sep 09, 2011
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Sep 14, 2011
Emily
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I have never disliked a narrator more than I disliked Rachel, the whiney, self-absorbed, superficial teenager who finds out that her sister Miri is a witch. Rachel convinces her sister to use magic to improve her own life, and surprise, surprise, everything gets messed up. Because of Rachel’s selfishness, she dumps her best friend and sabotages her dad’s wedding. Every time she hurts someone else, she has an excuse for why it’s okay. I found myself hoping for bad things to happen to Rachel, and
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May 09, 2011
Xueh Wei
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this book is a fairly funny and light book about Rachel who dreams of hanging out with the A-list and likes this cute guy from that group. She later realizes that her sister,Miri is a witch, and with her help, she can DANCE. She auditions for a school annual fashion show which requires dancing and she was GOOD. Immediately, she was chosen and hangs out with the A-list [populars]. But Later, her mom realizes that Miri has been misusing her powers and undid all the spells ever done. Including the
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Jun 28, 2009
Lucille
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In one word, the plot was tired. This book has been done so many times, with so many variations of the one simple plot structure: Girl is a loser. Girl finds a way to make herself not a loser with careful scheming and manipulation. Girl drops her true friends for popularity. Everything fails miserably in the end. Girl's new life falls to pieces. Old friends are nice and come back to her in the end.
The only twist on this old story was the magical aspect, and even that didn't really make i More...
The only twist on this old story was the magical aspect, and even that didn't really make i More...
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Nov 04, 2011
Mickey
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The narrator of this one did a pretty good job. Her adult voices were a little exaggerated, but they were tolerable. I enjoyed her voice overall.
I liked the feeling of this novel, and I was honestly a bit on edge the whole time, knowing that what they were doing would most definitely bite them in the butt. Rachel finds out that her sister and mother are witches. She's upset that she doesn't have the powers at first, but her sister quickly succumbs to the desire to use her new magic. More...
I liked the feeling of this novel, and I was honestly a bit on edge the whole time, knowing that what they were doing would most definitely bite them in the butt. Rachel finds out that her sister and mother are witches. She's upset that she doesn't have the powers at first, but her sister quickly succumbs to the desire to use her new magic. More...
Jun 22, 2010
Julie
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I wasn't sure I'd like this as much as I did. It's very girly. The main character uses her younger sister's newfound witch powers to make herself popular. There's mean girls, there's boys, there's a dance, there's an evil stepmother, etc, etc. And the concept is stolen straight out of Bewitched or Sabrina.
But.. somehow, I didn't mind. The voice of the main character must've sold it. Even though she keeps denying she's a geek, she likes Star Wars (quite alot) and is really good at mat More...
But.. somehow, I didn't mind. The voice of the main character must've sold it. Even though she keeps denying she's a geek, she likes Star Wars (quite alot) and is really good at mat More...
Nov 08, 2011
Keri
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High School gets crazy for Rachel when she discovers her mother and younger sister are witches. But just because Rachel didn't inherit the magic doesn't mean she's not going to take advantage. Goody-to-shoes Miri doesn't want to use her powers but when Rachel talks her into using magic to break up their dad and soon to be step mom all bets are off. Soon Miri is cooking up clear skin concoctions and potions to help Rachel dance so she can be in the schools Fashion Show. But soon the Fashion Show
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Jun 14, 2010
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Mar 02, 2010
Rachel
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I didn't really like this book. I think I would have enjoyed it more if Rachel wasn't the name of the main character, because I didn't like the main character at all. She was shallow and annoying. I don't normally base my opinion of a book by the brightness of a character, but it is hard when the character is similar to me. She is in high school, about my age and she has my name. So when she makes certain choices, I wonder what would happen if I made those choices. This resulted in a continual g
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Jul 24, 2010
Christine
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Rachel deals with everything a regular teen girl has to face from her high school social status to her bra size. But when Rachel's sister finds out that she has magical powers, everything suddenly feels like it can easily be fixed with a quick spell or two.
The Magic in Manhattan series is a very quick and easy read, and I loved every second of it. I usually hate the whole "teen witch causes trouble with her spells" story, but I love Sarah Mlynowski's writing! I laughed out loud More...
The Magic in Manhattan series is a very quick and easy read, and I loved every second of it. I usually hate the whole "teen witch causes trouble with her spells" story, but I love Sarah Mlynowski's writing! I laughed out loud More...
Jul 18, 2010
Lilly
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I loved this book!
It has magic, humour, a girl growing up, everything!!!!
Rachel finds out that Miri, her little sister, is a WITCH!!!!! OMG!!! Then she tries to get Miri to get rid of STB (Aka the soon-to-be-step-monster) with her magic!!! Lol, this book is seriously hilarious and I highly recommend it! It's the first in the Magic in Manhattan series and I really assure you, it's ah-maze-ing! It'll have you hooked for sure! Despite the title, which I thought was kind of weird (but re More...
It has magic, humour, a girl growing up, everything!!!!
Rachel finds out that Miri, her little sister, is a WITCH!!!!! OMG!!! Then she tries to get Miri to get rid of STB (Aka the soon-to-be-step-monster) with her magic!!! Lol, this book is seriously hilarious and I highly recommend it! It's the first in the Magic in Manhattan series and I really assure you, it's ah-maze-ing! It'll have you hooked for sure! Despite the title, which I thought was kind of weird (but re More...
Apr 22, 2011
Carly
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Almost completely predictable story except that the suddenly-finding-out-you-are-a-witch part happens to the main character's sister. Ordinary girl wants to an A-lister. Convinces her little sister to use magic to help her become popular and get the guy. Makes tons of mistakes. Magic suddenly disappears at crucial moment. You think the girl learns her lesson but she immediately seeks out her sister for another magical solution. I'm interested enough in what happens between the girl and her
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Sep 16, 2009
DeAnne
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Cute book for the 5th-7th grade set. I was asked to review it for inclusion in a reading list, and I recommended it. Not much to hold the interest of an adult reader, but the story was well told, the conversational language seemed true to the audience, and it had a lovely little subtext message going on. Basically the story of an adolescent girl dealing with divorce of her parents, the question of when/if boobs are ever going to make their appearance, how to deal with not being one of the coo
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May 25, 2010
Dana
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Rachel Weinstein is a 14 year old girl who just found out her 12 year old sister is a witch! Once she recovers from the shock that her mom is a witch and has hid this her whole life, she is outraged that her little sister who not only wears a bigger bra size, got magical powers. Luckily Rachel has lots of influence on her little sister, so maybe this magic could work to her benefit?
I really loved this book. Rachel has a calculator brain but still has her aim on fitting into the A-lis More...
I really loved this book. Rachel has a calculator brain but still has her aim on fitting into the A-lis More...
Apr 11, 2010
Chanelle
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I would rate this 4.5
I picked up this book (at random) in my public library, having my doubts. After an [hour?:] of reading, my doubts floated away, turning into compassion for the book. Soon I was determined to read the second, then third, then fourth, and if ever a fifth book is to come out, I would beg to be the first person to read that one.
The beginning may not grab you, but soon the book will!!!!
I recommend this to everyone!!!!!!
At first I thought th More...
I picked up this book (at random) in my public library, having my doubts. After an [hour?:] of reading, my doubts floated away, turning into compassion for the book. Soon I was determined to read the second, then third, then fourth, and if ever a fifth book is to come out, I would beg to be the first person to read that one.
The beginning may not grab you, but soon the book will!!!!
I recommend this to everyone!!!!!!
At first I thought th More...
Dec 01, 2008
Janeen
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This book was disappointing. The idea is good (the main character's sister realizes she is a witch) but the main character is pretty unlikable. She is a selfish, whiny, bratty girl who will do anything and sacrifice anybody in order to be popular. The language and some subject matter are also questionable, to say the least. The redeeming qualities of the book are her younger witch sister and the fact that she "gets it" in the end. Anyway, I wouldn't want to see one of my students readi
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