June
2013, Ladybird (Puffin), 16 pages, Hardback, Review copy
Themes: Life as a
princess, being a magical royal isn't easy, elves who don't do magic, cute
wands, a no nonsense teacher, a lot of jelly, growing spells, a magical flood
Content: lots of
humour
Summary from Puffin
When Holly is sent to Mrs Fig's Magic School, she learns that magic always leads to trouble, especially if the Wise Old Elf is involved . . .
Nayuleska's thoughts
I adored
both the shape of the wings on Holly and her friends as well as the adorable
wands with faces on them. It is part of a TV series tie-in, and unfortunately
there was no mention of Ben in this book so I have no idea who he is. That and
the fact the end felt a bit incomplete lowered the grade of this funny tale.
Suggested
read
For
friends who have a non-magical adventure try The Adventures of Abney and Teal: Bop's Hiccups by Joel Stuart (Children's, Picture book, 10/10)
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