FICTION

The Incredible Twisting Arm

by Kate EGAN
with Mike Lane. illus. by Eric Wight. 160p. (The Magic Shop: Bk. 2). Feiwel & Friends. 2014. pap. $5.99. ISBN 9781250040442.
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Gr 1–3—After finding the magic shop in The Vanishing Coin (Feiwel & Friends, 2014), Mike decides he wants to ride his bike downtown to the shop by himself. But convincing his parents that he is mature enough to ride alone may take quite a bit of magic. Includes ample black-and-white illustrations and instructions on how to do several fun magic tricks.
[=With]In Coin, nine-year-old Mike, who "just [can't] sit still," discovers a passion for magic and some new-found confidence. In Arm, Mike's attempts to prove he's responsible enough to visit the local magic shop by himself go awry. This new series offers less-confident readers a sympathetic, likable protagonist with good intentions. Step-by-step instructions for several tricks and black-and-white cartoon illustrations support the accessible texts. Review covers these Magic Shop titles: The Incredible Twisting Arm and The Vanishing Coin.
Reviewed by Staff , Jun 01, 2014

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