Once upon a time in a faraway land, there was a small village named Larkspur. The village was situated on the banks of a beautiful river, which was said to be home to magical fish. These fish were known to grant wishes to those lucky enough to catch them. The village's fishermen would often venture out onto the river, hoping to catch a glimpse of these mystical creatures. One day, a young boy named Ethan decided to try his luck at fishing for the magical fish. Armed with his fishing rod and a heart full of hope, Ethan set out early in the morning.
Armed with his fishing rod and a heart full of hope, Ethan set out early in the morning. As he cast his line into the water, he couldn't help but wonder what he would wish for if he were to catch a magical fish. Hours passed, and Ethan grew tired and discouraged.
Upside-Down Magic
From New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes the hilarious and heartfelt story of a group of magical misfits.
Nory Horace is nine years old. She's resourceful, she's brave, she likes peanut butter cookies. Also, she's able to transform into many different animals. Unfortunately, Nory's shape-shifting talent is a bit wonky. And when she flunks out of her own father's magic academy, Nory's forced to enter public school, where she meets a group of kids whose magic is, well, different.
This new, offbeat series from hit authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins chronicles the misadventures of Nory and her oddball friends, who prove that upside-down magic definitely beats right side up.
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Genres FantasyMiddle GradeMagicChildrensFictionAudiobookChapter Books
196 pages, Hardcover
First published September 29, 2015
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Sarah Mlynowski 128 books 3,191 followersSarah was born in Montreal, Canada. After graduating with an honors degree in English literature from McGill University, she moved to Toronto to work for Harlequin Enterprises. While she never met Fabio, she used her romance publishing experiences to fuel her first novel Milkrun.
Since then, Sarah has written four additional novels for adults: Fishbowl, As Seen on TV, Monkey Business, and Me vs. Me; the New York Times bestselling middle grade series Whatever After; the middle grade series Upside-Down Magic (with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins); and the teen novels Bras & Broomsticks, Frogs & French Kisses, Spells & Sleeping Bags, and Parties & Potions (all in the Magic in Manhattan series), as well as Gimme a Call, Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have), Don't Even Think About It, Think Twice, and I See London, I See France. Along with Lauren Myracle and E. Lockhart, Sarah also wrote How to Be Bad, and along with Farrin Jacobs, she wrote See Jane Write, a guide to writing. Sarah also co-edited two bestselling charity collections (Girls' Night In and Girls' Night Out), and has contributed to various anthologies (American Girls About Town, Sixteen: Stories About That Sweet and Bitter Birthday, 21 Proms, First Kiss (Then Tell), Fireworks, and Vacations from Hell).
Sarah is also a co-founder of OMG BookFest, a celebration of books aimed at the early to middle grade reader (ages 7-12) that brings together commercial and award-winning authors with underserved local communities for an exciting experience of books, games and activities.
Sarah's books have been translated into twenty-nine languages and optioned to Hollywood. She now lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.
This new, offbeat series from hit authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins chronicles the misadventures of Nory and her oddball friends, who prove that upside-down magic definitely beats right side up.
Just as he was about to give up and head back home, he felt a tug on his line. With renewed excitement, he reeled in his catch and was astounded to find a shimmering, golden fish at the end of his line. The fish opened its mouth and spoke in a soft, melodic voice. "I am a magical fish, capable of granting you one wish. Choose wisely, young Ethan." Ethan thought long and hard about his wish. He had so many things he wanted, but he knew he had to choose carefully. Finally, he made up his mind. "I wish for happiness and prosperity for everyone in the village," he said with conviction. The fish nodded and disappeared into the water, leaving Ethan with a warm feeling in his heart. As he made his way back to the village, he couldn't help but notice a change in the atmosphere. The villagers seemed happier, their smiles wider, and their laughter more infectious. It seemed that his wish had come true. Word of Ethan's wish spread throughout the village, and soon, people from far and wide came to Larkspur to witness the magic for themselves. The village became known as a place of hope and joy, all because of a young boy's selfless wish. As the years went by, Ethan grew older and wiser. He continued to fish in the river, not for himself, but for others. He would catch the magical fish and release them, allowing others to make their wishes. Each wish brought more happiness and prosperity to the village. The river became a symbol of hope and fulfillment, and the magical fish became the heart and soul of Larkspur. And so, the magical fish chronicle continued to be written, generation after generation. Each person who encountered the fish had a story to tell, and each wish granted added another chapter to the village's tale. The magical fish became a guardian of Larkspur, spreading love and happiness wherever it went. Its presence reminded the villagers to cherish their blessings and to always think of others before themselves..
Reviews for "The Magical Fish Chronicle: Legends and Lore"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Magical Fish Chronicle" but I was left disappointed. The plot felt underdeveloped and the characters lacked depth. I found myself struggling to connect with any of them or care about their journey. The writing style also felt clunky and disjointed, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Overall, I found it to be an underwhelming reading experience.
2. Mike - 1 star - "Magical Fish Chronicle" was a complete waste of time for me. The story was confusing and seemed to lack a clear direction. It jumped from one random event to another without any coherence. The characters were completely forgettable and lacked any relatability. The writing itself was uninspiring and failed to evoke any emotions. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written story.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Magical Fish Chronicle" but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it took forever for anything significant to happen. The mystical elements of the story were not well-developed, leaving me feeling confused and disconnected. The characters felt flat and lacked any depth or growth. Overall, it was a disappointing read that failed to capture my interest or imagination.