| The Power of Poppy Pendle Contributor(s): Lowe, Natasha (Author) |
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ISBN: 144244679X ISBN-13: 9781442446793 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2012006735 |
| Lexile Measure: 810 |
| Series: Paula Wiseman Books |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.6" W x 8.3" (0.80 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 153747 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story...a crowd-pleaser." --Library Media Connection " A] sweet story about true friendship." --School Library Journal Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy's world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch--she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own. Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, this spirited story includes more than a dozen recipes you can try at home. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lowe, Natasha: - Natasha Lowe knew as a child that she wanted to be either a writer, an adventurer, or to open a fancy teashop. So she did a little bit of everything, traveling from her native London to America where she ran The Tea House bed and breakfast and wowed guests with her grandmother's shortbread recipe. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children. She is the author of the Poppy Pendle series and Lucy Castor Finds Her Sparkle. |