| Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell Contributor(s): Coven, Wanda (Author), Burris, Priscilla (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1442435674 ISBN-13: 9781442435674 Publisher: Little Simon OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2011014336 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Series: Heidi Heckelbeck |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 7.1" (0.20 lbs) 128 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 149435 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Heidi Heckelbeck displays her witching skills in this second book of a new young chapter book series Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a "grown-up" format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups Heidi Heckelbeck seems like any other eight-year-old, but she has a secret: She's a witch in disguise. Careful to keep her powers hidden (but excited to use them all the same), Heidi's learning to live like any other kid--who just happens to be witch. And with easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. Thanks to meanie Melanie Maplethorpe, Heidi is cast as a scary tree in the school play, The Wizard of Oz. Heidi decides to get even with Melanie by casting a spell on her. The result of the spell? Melanie--who has the lead role as Dorothy--will forget her lines. As the day of the play nears, Heidi carefully collects all the ingredients she needs. But when she casts her spell, will Heidi's revenge be as sweet as she thinks? |
Contributor Bio(s): Burris, Priscilla: - Priscilla Burris has illustrated numerous books for children, parents, and teachers. She enjoys cake painting and creating art for products that include murals, greeting cards, and rubber stamps. Priscilla lives with her family in Southern California.Coven, Wanda: - Wanda Coven has always loved magic. When she was little, she used to make secret potions from smooshed shells and acorns. Then she would pretend to transport herself and her friends to enchanted places. Now she visits other worlds through writing. Wanda lives with her husband and son in San Jose, California. They have three cats: Hilda, Agnes, and Claw-dia. |