Magic for Sale

Reviewed by: Margy Soule - Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 9, 2018

Review

Just enough spooky illustrations combined with a fast moving fun plot will satisfy preschoolers and primary students looking for scary books or books about spells and magic. A young boy is dared to enter a magical store that is rumored to have a ghost in it. Told in rhyme, the story's spell is filled with lots of detailed ingredients such as self-serve graves, freeze-dried ghoul, and snakes from Medusa's hair. A friendly ghost, a threatening Miss Night, and a big monster add to the fun. Shelley's highly detailed illustrations will be most enjoyed close up as young viewers will have lots of spooky things to find in the store.

Overall Book Score: good