Always Look for the Magic

by Bonnie Manning Anderson

Artie knows that an unusual gift from his teacher can only mean one thing; his dream of becoming a magician is certain to come true. Why else would she give a top hat to an 11-year-old boy? With his brother Tommy, neighbor Pauline, and Maggie the dressmaker dummy by his side, things are finally looking up, until life around him gets weird. His parents refuse to admit that anything is wrong, but a mysterious knock on the door reveals that Artie's greatest fear has come true. They can call it anything they want, even put whipped cream and a cherry on top of it, but there's no way Artie can see this trouble in the midst of The Great Depression as an adventure. Or is it? Could what looks like the worst thing for Artie really be the key that unlocks his future as a magician?

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 29, 2018

Reviews

[Debi Walter]

I loved the antics of Artie as he and his friends explored their world during the Great Depression. It will make you laugh, cry and most of all care about each of the characters as their families make decisions that have lasting effects on the children.
Always Look for the Magic is a book not only for children, but parents as well to read aloud with them. A true heirloom!
Buy it, read it and discover how the love and lure of learning magic tricks can last a lifetime.

[Robert Alexander]

Loved this book. Transported me to more simple time where adventure was necessary to get through the Depression. Follow a boy, his brother, and his dress dummy on a quest to be a magician!

[Sarah Landis]

Light and sweet. I looked forward to it every time I sat down and grabbed it. I fell in love with the young characters and their innocence.