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Backyard Witch: Jess's Story by Christine Heppermann, Deborah Marcero, and Ron Koertge (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Sunday, Aug 28, 2016 at 11:16am

Jess's Story

from $21.00

This book is about a girl named Jess. Her mother is a famous chef, but while her mother is awesome at cooking, Jess and her friends, Sadie and Maya, suck at it. Eventually a new babysitter/friend enters the picture and life gets more interesting. Her new friend begins to teach her about herbs. Will it make any difference for Jess in the kitchen? (This book includes a recipe in it.)

- Eden, a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids

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Jess's Story

- Christine Heppermann, Deborah Marcero, Ron Koertge

Hardback $21.00
Reader Reward Price: $18.90

The second book of the Backyard Witch series, by acclaimed authors Christine Heppermann and Ron Koertge, starring Ms. M, the witch who the Horn Book calls "a combination of Mary Poppins and a stand-up comedian." A must-have for newly independent readers and fans of Ivy + Bean, Clementine, and the Food Network!

Jess is a superstar on the field and on the court. Soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis--you name it, she loves it. But she's a disaster in the kitchen, much to the dismay of her chef mother. When Jess's mom gets a chance to work in a famous kitchen for a week, Jess and her friends, Sadie and Maya, try to help out by making dinner. And . . . let's just say that it goes up in flames. Enter Ms. M, the mysterious witch who appears right when you need her! Ms. M is a heroine to rival Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Ms. Frizzle. She doesn't save the day herself, but she helps everyone save it for themselves.

Short chapters filled with illustrator Deborah Marcero's striking, lively black-and-white illustrations make the Backyard Witch series a must-have for young middle grade readers. Includes a recipe and information about cooking and gardening.