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Better Than Magic
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 2 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Edith Swann is smart, curious and creative. She is determined to be herself in spite of controlling parents. Her nightmare is the 7th grade bully, Dante Cooper. When Edith fi nds a magic mirror, she suddenly has the power to make her problems disappear and her parents proud. That is, until she accidentally sets free all her anger; her �Inner Eddie.� Before Edith can stop Eddie from destroying the ... More
Book Information
PublisherEloquent Books
BindingPaperback
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages136
ISBN-101606931229
ISBN-13978-1606931226
Publication Date10/01/2008
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About Marcia Calhoun Forecki (Author) : Marcia Calhoun Forecki is a published author. Published credits of Marcia Calhoun Forecki include Better Than Magic, Speak to Me!.
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1/12/2009 Marcia Forecki said:
Review excerpt: "Forecki has a keen insight into the minds of young adolescents and her use of dialogue is spot on with creative and spontaneous humor. This modern-day fantasy is more than entertainment—it is a significant and innovative portrayal of the problems that face our youth in a secular... more

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