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Want to see something cool?
I can make that quarter vanish.
All it takes is a little magic…
Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike's already back in the principal's office. He's not a bad kid. He just can't sit still. And now, his parents won't let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything!
Then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit. It's an odd shop―with a special secret inside. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, is a magician, and, amazingly, he believes Mike could be a magician, too. Has Mike finally found something he's good at?
媒体推荐“Many children are interested in magic, and this title includes instructions for performaing the various tricks and sleights of hand . . . This series-starter is sufficiently niche-filling to make it a good choice for most collections.” ―School Library Journal
作者简介Kate Egan is a freelance editor and the author of several books including the picture book Kate and Nate Are Running Late. She lives in Brunswick, Maine, with her husband and two children.
Magician Mike Lane has been performing magic professionally for over 30 years. He lives with his wife, Donna, and their two children, Daniel and Lindsay, in Staten Island, New York.
Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family.
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My boys (ages 6 and 7.5) and I love this series! I read all books available in the series out loud to the boys, and we can't wait for the next one to come out. My 2nd grader is now reading the books for school (AR program). This set is a rare find. Many popular books have content that would be inappropriate for my 6-year-old, who is a bit sensitive to scary scenes, bad language and high drama.
In this series, Mike and Nora are both very likeable, and you are rooting for them from the start. Even though Mike has to deal with a bully at school, he does so admirably. Often, I find bullying scenes in books to be a bit intimidating, and I didn't want my boys becoming anxious or thinking that the fourth grades and upper grades are full of bullies. The author presents the conflicts well.
We loved all of the scenes regarding magic, finding the magic shop, befriending the shop owner, etc., as well as the instructions for how to do the tricks. My younger son, in particular, loves to learn magic tricks.
Overall, the whole series is a winner. I would recommend these books to anyone who has kids who are interested in magic and a little bit of mystery.
My son who is reading about 2nd grade level was very engaged with this book. It has just the right amount of intrigue and pictures to keep a seven year old boy interested! He's currently ready the second book it the serious. Another bonus is that each book includes detailed magic tricks which are a lot of fun to perform!
My son loved this book. He struggles with reading but found this to be very enjoyable. I didn't even have to remind him to read. We haven't read the others in this series.
I like the fact that Mike found something he really enjoyed and used it to help him in school. I would probably do the same thing. I enjoy magic as well
As a professional in the field of recreation, who has worked with children of all ages for over thirty years and have read many books on myth and magic, The Vanishing Coin entertains, enlightens and empowers. The story hooked me right from the start and certainly had its moments of suspense, laughter and identifying with the characters (even though it's been a while since I saw grade school as a student). The plot is well done: a 4th grader trying to do his best in school but somehow missing the mark, finds a unique solution with the help of some unlikely people. The empowering comes into play when the lead character discovers a useful way to diffuse the attentions of a bully (because there isn't always going to be an adult around to mediate the situation and bullies are a fact of life, despite what other adults might think). As treasurer of the Society of American Magicians Assembly 174, and longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, I can attest to the fact that throughout this book it is stated, over and over, why magicians don't and shouldn't reveal their secrets, yet the book still entices young magician-wannabes to try out some simple introductory effects. A fine line to walk between teaching magical effects and keeping the secrets while putting forth an engaging story for both girls and boys: Kate Egan and Mike Lane have done both well. I'm looking forward to the future adventures of Mike and Nora. Break a thread, Mike!
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