The Magic Half

By: Annie Barrows

Narrated by: Cris Dukehart

Miri is the non-twin child in a family with two sets of them - older brothers and younger sisters. The family has just moved to an old farmhouse in a new town, where the only good thing seems to be Miri's 10-sided attic bedroom. But when Miri gets sent to her room after accidentally bashing her big brother on the head with a shovel, she finds herself in the same room...only not quite. Without meaning to, she has found a way to travel back in time to 1935 where she discovers Molly, a girl her own age very much in need of a loving family.

©2008 Annie Barrows (P)2014 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Critic reviews

"Readers will savor the author's lively observations...while the heroine's adaptability and independent thinking endow her with the appeal of a Ramona Quimby or a Clementine." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Barrows once again presents utterly real kids...this is pleasing fare that adds a bit of history and a tad of mystery into the mix." ( Booklist )

"Barrows is particularly deft with characters' language, effectively distinguishing between the time periods and mirroring the way kids really talk to each other. This is a handy introduction to time travel for a younger set." (BCCB)

Wonderful

A n a mazing story of an11year-old named Miri who travels to 1935 and meets a girl named Molly to save her from her cousin Horst. For grades 2 and up

It was amazing

It was sooooooo good! The details were perfect and I love the characters! I always enjoyed reading it and it is a really good book! I highly suggest it.

Magic Half Magic!

The story was entertaining and kept my girls memorized the entire vacation drive. So much so, they couldn't wait to drive home to finish the book!