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Four siblings find a coin, and they come to realize that the coin is a magic coin. But it is not your usual magic coin---it only does half of what is asked of it. This has some unexpected and funny consequences. What you wish for---well, let's just say that you might want to think carefully before you pick up a magical coin and make a wish.
I remember the joy I had when I read this book when I was a kid. I remember the delight I felt when I discovered that the author had written other magical boo ...more
I remember the joy I had when I read this book when I was a kid. I remember the delight I felt when I discovered that the author had written other magical boo ...more
I just reread this lovely little young adult book that I really remember liking growing up. I was pleasantly surprised that it was just as good! I don't think that I'd reread it as an adult until now. It is just a perfect little mix of magic and reality with loveable characters to go along.
(The whole time I've had this book on my book shelf, I swore it was mine, given to me by my godmother for my tenth birthday. However, when I opened the front cover, it said, "Dear Rachel, From Ms. Kremer." So ...more
(The whole time I've had this book on my book shelf, I swore it was mine, given to me by my godmother for my tenth birthday. However, when I opened the front cover, it said, "Dear Rachel, From Ms. Kremer." So ...more
Lexile 830L
IL: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 5.0
IL: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 5.0
Aug 30, 2011
Bookchick
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magic
May 01, 2018
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Nov 11, 2019
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