57. Find the Magic

Title: Find the Magic
Author: Lee Cohen
Illustrator: Julia Harnett Harvey
Publisher: Raven Tree Press
Copyright Date: 2008
Number of Pages: 24
Reading Level: 9+
Genre: Fantasy

Summary
Euripides came to visit. Rip complained that he couldn’t think of anything to draw. Jesse couldn’t get her dolly’s dress on and was frustrated with their costumes. Abbey came in and said that she had explored every inch of the house and was absolutely bored. Euripides looked at them and said they needed to go on an adventure. So they all followed him out of the house and they walked and walked. Finally they came to a shop and they pushed the door open just enough for them to fit. All the friends were amazed at what they saw. There were mounds and walls of books! Euripides chose adventures for all of his friends. First he had Rip go to a land of knights and chivalry. Next Jesse becomes a fairy princess in her story. Abbey goes to 1001 Arabian Nights and soars on a flying carpet. Rip, Jesse, and Abbey decide that they need to let Euripides go on an adventure as well. They send him to be Sherlock Holmes in London. They have a great time and when they come back Rip knows what to draw, Jesse has ideas for costumes, and Abbey isn’t bored anymore. Euripides has taught them to find the magic in books.

Recommendation
For kids who complain in this fast paced world that they are bored.

Problems/Conflict
No problems.

My Reaction
I enjoyed this book because I believe that books are the best for a child’s imagination. There isn’t a better way to dispel boredom.