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"A well-crafted blend of realism and fantasy." -School Library Journal (starred review)"A lyrical story of love and loss. The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a 'tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.'" -Booklist (starred review)In the tradition of Sharon Creech and Wendy Mass, Corey Ann Haydu's sparkling middle grade debut is a sister story with a twist of magic, a swirl of darkness, and a whole lot of hope.
Silly is used to feeling left out. Her three older sisters think she's too little for most things-especially when it comes to dealing with their mother's unpredictable moods and outbursts. This summer, Silly feels more alone than ever when her sisters keep whispering and sneaking away to their rooms together, returning with signs that something mysterious is afoot: sporting sunburned cheeks smudged with glitter and gold hair that looks like tinsel.
When Silly is brought into her sisters' world, the truth is more exciting than she ever imagined. The sisters have discovered a magical place that gives them what they truly need: an escape from the complications of their home life. But there are dark truths there, too. Silly hopes the magic will be the secret to saving their family, but she's soon forced to wonder if it could tear them apart. Four Sisters, One Secret: Silly is the youngest, and her three older sisters-Marla, Eleanor, and Astrid-have a secret they aren't sharing.
One that involves glitter, tinsel, and a magical escape. A Touch of Magic: When Silly discovers her sisters' secret, it's a magical closet that offers them all an escape from their mother's unpredictable moods. Heartwarming and Heartbreaking: This moving middle grade fantasy explores the powerful, true-to-life bonds of sisterhood as the girls fight and love in equal measure, relying on each other when they need it most.
Family Struggles: A lyrical and emotional story about dealing with a parent's illness, finding hope in dark times, and discovering that even the most wonderful magic has a price.