There are witches other than Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. And Zerie Greenapple is one of them. A spunky and stubborn teen, Zerie refuses to let the government in Oz squander her magical power. But with fragile friendships and her own safety at stake, will Zerie ever be the witch she dreams of becoming? See the Land of Oz in a new light in this thrilling adventure.
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Laura J. Burns has written more than thirty books for kids and teens, touching on topics from imaginary lake monsters to out-of-control Hollywood starlets. She has also written for the TV shows ROSWELL, 1-800-MISSING, and THE DEAD ZONE. Laura lives in New York with her husband, her kids, and her two exceptionally silly dogs.
Gr 5–8—Zerie, Vashiti, and Tabitha are three friends who discover they each have unique "talents." These abilities range from making people or things age to becoming invisible. They meet in the woods to practice there talents despite a ruling from Princess Ozma that magic has been outlawed. A boy named Brink witnesses the girls' secret meeting and shows them that he also has powers. All four are then discovered using magic by the winged monkeys, Princess Ozma's faithful servants. They go on the run to obtain help from Glinda the Good. Fans of Frank L. Baum's Wizard of Oz will take delight in the Winged Monkeys, Glinda the Good, and the Glass Cat, all of whom make appearances throughout the narrative. This story has some interesting twists and turns, and characters are well developed. However, the characters are 16 and have love interests, yet the language and overall theme of the story is geared much younger, which may lead to a dissatisfying experience for some. The novel ends in a shocking cliff-hanger. Only fans of the source material will flock to this title.—Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY
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