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Overview

Miri is the only single child in the middle of a family with two sets of twins—older brothers and younger sisters. When the family moves to an old farmhouse Miri accidentally travels back in time to 1935 only to discover Molly, a girl in need of a real family to call her own. A very satisfying classic-in-the-making, with spine-tingling moments, this is a delightful family-friendly middle grade time-slip novel.

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Not only is 11-year-old Miri a middle child, but she's stuck between two sets of twins, neither of which will let Miri tag along as they explore the nooks and crannies of the family's new house. Good thing Miri has a wild imagination to keep her company and a powerful belief in magic, too. She needs both for this clever take on the through-the-looking-glass(es) adventure that Barrows (Ivy and Bean) spins for her. "Magic is just a way of setting things right," Miri learns after peering through an eyeglass she discovers in her room and then suddenly finding herself in the company of a girl who could almost be Miri's twin, except that the year is now 1935. Barrows limits the fantasy to the simple but effective time-travel device, using it sparingly as Miri bravely sets about making things right for her new friend-and eventually herself. Readers will savor the author's lively observations (thinking she is trapped in the past, Miri "consider[s] the fact that several of her favorite books would not be published for seventy more years. 'Great.... When I'm in my eighties I'll find out what happens to Harry Potter' "), while the heroine's adaptability and independent thinking endow her with the appeal of a Ramona Quimby or a Clementine. Ages 8-12. (Jan.)

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One in eight million families has two sets of twins. It may seem extraordinary but to Miri who is the middle child between her older twin brothers Ray and Robbie, and her younger twin sisters Nell and Nora, she feels like a ‘fifth wheel' in the family. After being sent to her room for hitting Ray with a shovel, Miri spots a piece of glass taped up on one of the purple walls in her bedroom. As she closely examines and peers through the glass, Miri is suddenly transported back to 1935 and meets Molly who resides in the room. Molly is undaunted by Miri's appearance because she believes that Miri is a fairy who will rescue her from the unbearable Aunt Flo and cousins. Miri is determined to help save Molly from her plight but will she be able figure out how? The foreshadowing in the story leads to interesting twists and exciting turns in the story for surprising results in the end that are captivating. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung
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The middle child between two sets of twins, Miri often feels left out, overlooked, and unremarkable. When her family moves to a new home, she feels lonelier than ever. She soon learns from an elderly neighbor of a legend surrounding her house. According to town lore, many years earlier a thief left buried treasure somewhere on her property. Quickly, the siblings race to uncover it. Soon after the hunt begins she notices a small piece of glass taped to her wall. Looking through the lens, Miri finds herself still in her room, but in 1935. It is here that she meets Molly, a girl badly in need of help to escape her abusive situation, but Miri accidentally returns to her own time before she can save her new friend. Alone again, she must figure out how to rescue Molly before it's too late. This fast-paced story will delight anyone who has ever believed in magic, longed for a twin, or imagined the secrets their home might hold. The characters and setting are realistic despite the subtle elements of magic and time travel. Barrows conjures up a delightful tale brimming with mystery, magic, and adventure that will surely enchant readers everywhere.-Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781599903583
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • Publication date: 4/27/2009
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 224
  • Sales rank: 81,742
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 0640L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 7.28 (w) x 4.78 (h) x 0.59 (d)

Meet the Author

Annie Barrows
Annie Barrows

Annie Barrows was a children’s book editor (Chronicle) before becoming a full time writer. She has written several adult titles including the New York Times bestseller The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, as well as the highly acclaimed children’s series IVY AND BEAN. Annie lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.

For more, see www.anniebarrows.com

Biography

A voracious reader (but an admittedly poor speller!), Annie Barrows grew up in northern California. One of her first jobs, while she was still in school, was re-shelving books in one of her favorite haunts, the public library. She attended the University of California at Berkeley and graduated with a degree in Medieval History. After graduation, she went to work for a publisher, editing books in many different fields.

Bitten by the writing bug, Barrows received her M.F.A in Creative Writing from California's Mills College. She wrote several books on such diverse topics as fortune telling, urban legends, and opera before branching into children's literature. In June of 2006, she released Ivy and Bean, the first award-winning book in a series about two young girls who become best friends in spite of their differences. In 2007, she published The Magic Half, a standalone children's fantasy about the middle child (between two sets of twins) who travels back in time and befriends a young girl in need of her help.

In addition, Barrows and her aunt, the late Mary Ann Shaffer, collaborated on a post-WWII epistolary novel entitled The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Conceived by Shaffer, the novel was accepted for publication in 2006, shortly before Shaffer fell ill. Barrows stepped in to complete the project, and the book was published in 2008 to positive reviews.

Good To Know

Here are some fascinating outtakes from our interview with Annie Barrows:
  • I can read palms. I learned when I was researching a book on fortune-telling, and I figure it's my back-up career if this writing thing doesn't work out. I can also read head lumps, but no thanks.

  • In my house, we have a Museum of Despair. The collection includes a burst pipe; the wire hanger that was being used to open my car when I surprised the thief; the stitches from my daughter's knee; a bottle of vodka so old that it's a product of the Soviet Union; and a broken thermometer.

  • There are two quotations stuck to the wall over my desk. Here they are: .

    "But how could it be true, Sir?" said Peter.
    "Why do you say that?" asked the Professor.
    "Well, for one thing," said Peter, "if it was real why doesn't everyone find this country every time they go to the wardrobe? I mean, there was nothing there when we looked; even Lucy didn't pretend there was."
    "What has that to do with it?" said the Professor.
    "Well, Sir, if things are real, they're there all the time."
    "Are they?" said the Professor; and Peter did not know quite what to say.
    --from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis

    "Behold, you look on a man that is soon to be dust. Yet because love endures all things, tell me, I pray you, how fares the human race: if new roofs be risen in the ancient cities, whose empire is it that now sways the world; an if any still survive, snared in the error of the demons."
    --from "The Life of St. Paul the Hermit"

    Most of the time, I don't do anything but work and hang out with my family, but I just got back from a three-week trip to England, where I got a chance to indulge some of my secret fascinations: Neolithic standing stones, haunted battlefields, out-of-the-way castles, and Victorian anthropological collections.

      1. Also Known As:
        Ann Fiery Barrows; Ann Fiery
      2. Hometown:
        Berkeley, CA
      1. Date of Birth:
        August 24, 1962
      2. Place of Birth:
        San Diego, CA
      1. Education:
        University of California at Berkeley, B.A. in Medieval History; Mills College, M.F.A. in Creative Writing

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    • Posted March 3, 2009

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      It's great!

      I love magic and fun and exciting things to learn about in books. This book conbines magic, fun and a wonderful happy ending for Miri and Molly!

      5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted December 7, 2007

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      I absoulutely loved this book. This book makes you want to believe in magic.It takes you into a place where anything is possible. You can relate to the main character and to her situation. It is a truly inspiring and terrific story. Great for any student wanting to believe in magic once again. Although the book seems pretty childish at first it becomes very interesting soon enough. So interesting in fact it will be unbelievablely hard to put down until you find yourself at the last period.

      4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted February 16, 2012

      Love

      Its a shame this book isnt more widely read!!! It captivated me from the start and couldnt put it down, even as 12 year old. Please read. Its a keeper.

      2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted December 25, 2011

      Ya

      So i read this before and my friend lent it to me and i loved it like i loved it before.....its kinda a 11 year olds book but its still very good!!!!

      2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted January 22, 2012

      Love

      Love this book. It's fantastic and I have read it many times. It's very captivating how these two worlds come together.

      1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted January 16, 2012

      This is awsome READ IT

      U MUST REAF THIS BOOK ITS LIKE THE BOMB DIGGITY IF U READ THIS I WILL TELL U MY SECRET

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    • Anonymous

      Posted November 7, 2011

      Read it to believe it

      This book is pure imagination Magic is woven so well into reality in The Magic Half This is a must read So far, nobody has given a bad review about this book The extra long spaces are where a period should be

      1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    • Posted September 15, 2011

      Nicole summers

      Personaly i believe this is a very amazing book. It captures intrest right away.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted July 27, 2011

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      The magic half is a clever story full of twists and turns and full of fantasy whimsical characters who travel through time through glasses and try to bring a girl named molly back to miri's home so horst wont kill molly but they have many hardships along the way

      1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted May 19, 2012

      Good book

      This book is a really good mystery book. Its about this girl named miri who gets transported back in time to the family who used to live in her house before. She mets a girl her age there whos family treats her bad. And there is a really good ending to the story.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted May 16, 2012

      Ddnt think id like it

      I really didnt think i would like this bt i took a chance d it turned out i loved it. It does revolve around mahic but it isnt like one of those stuoid things when it is corny magic because this book is really good!!!

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    • Anonymous

      Posted May 14, 2012

      Luv it

      Thus book definitely deserved its sunshine state book title

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      Posted May 1, 2012

      Awesome

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      Posted April 13, 2012

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      Posted March 25, 2012

      Love it!!!!!!

      This is one of the best books i havve ever read and my friends and i are all reading it!!!!!!!

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    • Anonymous

      Posted March 11, 2012

      Wonderful book! This book holds my interest even though I'm 9 ye

      Wonderful book! This book holds my interest even though I'm 9 years old only.. The ending is very surprising.

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      Posted February 29, 2012

      Great book

      It is one of my favorite books!!!

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      Posted February 24, 2012

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      Posted February 2, 2012

      Great book

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