Book Reviews?

I just finished reading this book yesterday. I read it myself because my DD is going to read it on her own and I am trying to stay a head of her with what she is reading.

The magic is through out the book. The kids learn along the way that the consequences of their wishes are often problematic. It is very similar to Five Children and It (which we read last year).

They have an encounter which could be too much for some kids that are more sensitive. You could read that chapter prior if you wanted to. The children in the book put on a play, they make pretend people to be in the audience. During the play one of the children wishes that the audience was real, not thinking that it could happen, so the pretend audience (made of blankets, pillows, coats and hats and paper faces) come to life.  The way it is described is not “scary” but some kids might not like it. They have to deal with the consequences of making wishes and magic.

At the end of the book it is revealed that magic is not the best way to go about things and the last wish is that all the magic that the ring did be undone. The castle is not nearly as large or majestic, many of the jewels are gone… but it is better than what was gained with magic.

I really enjoyed it and I know my kids will, because of previous books, but I am sure the chapter with the audience coming to life will cause some chatter. My DD will likely find it funny, and my ODS will like say “that is so crazy, can you imagine?”