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Waiting for the Magic Patricia MacLachlan

Waiting for the Magic By Patricia MacLachlan

Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan


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Waiting for the Magic Summary

Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan

People may drift apart
But love can hold them together.
Sometimes we find that love through magic -
Sometimes that magic is all around us.

This is a story about all of these things.

But it's also a story about how
four dogs
and one cat
help one boy
and his sister
save their family.

Waiting for the Magic Reviews

Newbery Medalist MacLachlan tackles the familiar yet always heart-wrenching subject of parental separation in her venerable spare and moving style.... The characters are individualistic, believable, and likable, and the impulsive acquisition and heartwarming presence of the animals suggest an affecting work of realistic fiction.--Publishers Weekly
MacLachlan writes with simplicity and limpid clarity, acknowledging strong emotions evoked by the father's departure and depicting the events that follow with sensitivity and bits of humor.--Booklist
Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a captivating and charming book with just the right amount of magic, love and family bonding that will delight readers of all ages.--Kidsreads.com
* The spare prose, in William's authentic voice, conveys pathos and humor; the boy's cautious observations and Papa's earnest explanations are offset by Elinor's droll one-liners and the dogs' succinct comments. Deft characterization adds richness and depth to a deceptively simple narrative, and appealing charcoal pencil illustrations throughout reflect the action.--SLJ, starred review
The combination of a fanciful plot and likable, honest, straightforward characters makes this a solid cross-genre work with lots of appeal. The animal voices add further interest, as the pets observe the emotions of the humans around them, particularly William, before the people are even aware of their own feelings. While this will obviously draw in fans of animal tales, it will also attract fans of realism willing to stretch.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About Patricia MacLachlan

Patricia MacLachlan is the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; Edward's Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lives in western Massachusetts.

Amy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series; Sweet Dreams and That's What I'd Do, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan. She is the author-illustrator of The Big Umbrella, which Booklist raved, A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.

Additional information

CIN141692745XG
9781416927457
141692745X
Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan
Used - Good
Hardback
Simon & Schuster
20110913
160
Commended for Gryphon Award 2012 Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2014 Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 3-5) 2014 Short-listed for Virginia Readers Choice Award (Elementary) 2014 Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (Elementary) 2016 Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Children's) 2013 Short-listed for Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award 2014 Short-listed for Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award 2013 Short-listed for Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Grades 3-5) 2013 Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Intermediate) 2014
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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