{"product_id":"hand-me-down-magic-crystal-ball-fortunes-9780062978264","title":"Hand-Me-Down Magic: Crystal Ball Fortunes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best-friend-cousins at 861\/2 Twenty-Third Avenue are back for a party! With adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters, this second installment in the Hand-Me-Down Magic series is perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlma's birthday gift for Del was supposed to be delightful and daring--just like Del. Her present was a magical crystal ball, and it worked, too! All of Del's predictions for her party guests were coming true. But when Alma looks into the ball to read Del's future, she sees something frightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDel is certain Alma has given her a bad luck fortune and that it will spell DISASTER for her. Suddenly, Del doesn't feel like the brave cousin anymore. Which means it's up to Alma to help Del face her fear--and her crystal ball fortune--with her best-friend-cousin right by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorey Ann Haydu's writing is filled with tender moments, wholesome humor, and magical detail--reminiscent of literary icons like Beverly Clearly, Marla Frazee, and Katherine Applegate. This chapter book series is pitch perfect for kids reading at this young level. And Luisa Uribe's stunning black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and unique personality of each character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the whole series: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHand-Me-Down Magic #1: Stoop Sale Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-Me-Down Magic #2: Crystal Ball Fortunes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-Me-Down Magic #3: Perfect Patchwork Purse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-Me-Down Magic #4: Mysterious Tea Set\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaydu, Corey Ann:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorey Ann Haydu\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eEventown\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Someday Suitcase, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRules for Stealing Stars\u003c\/em\u003e and four acclaimed books for teens. She grew up in the Boston area, earned her MFA at the New School, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her dog Oscar. Find out more at www.coreyannhaydu.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUribe, Luisa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuisa Uribe\u003c\/strong\u003e likes drawing, reading, and chasing the cat around the house. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, where students (like the Earth Heroes in her book \u003cem\u003eDear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5\u003c\/em\u003e) are helping protect the environment and our natural resources. Of her many illustration projects, her true love is picture books. Luisa was honored with the Dilys Evans Founder's Award at the Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit in 2018. You can find more of her wonderful art at www.luisauribe.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50368805601554,"sku":"9780062978264","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_419135b2-ed01-45ed-bb4a-6aa078bed9d2.jpg?v=1744207387","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-me-down-magic-crystal-ball-fortunes-9780062978264","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}