Reader: Sophie D
Age: 14
Title: Three Witches
Author: Paula Jolin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pub Date: Aug 2009
Galley: No
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: Yes
Annotation: Trevor Sanders is dead. But he left behind guilt, suspicion, controversy-and three unhappy girls. Aliya still loves him and wants her questions answered. Gillian wants the money he owed her. And Miya wants to apologize. There's no way they'll be able to get what they want...unless they use their last resort—magic.
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: It's realistic with witchcraft and magic tied in, and it shows magic and superstition for three very different cultures, and ones that are not usually featured in teen literature.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: I really enjoyed the way that the girls' tolerance and acceptance of the magic grew throughout the book, and by the end they didn't think it was out of the ordinary. It was also interesting watching their characters change. They are completely different people at the beginning and end.
Were you disappointed with the book at all: I was not disappointed in any way with this book. The ending did seem a little far-fetched, but the explanation made sense. I was really surprised with this book. I wasn't expecting it to be this good, but I loved it.
Cover: The cover is what made me pick up the book. I love the way that the title is written in smoke, and how you can clearly see the candles, but not the faces of the girls. It fits the book perfectly.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
Age: 14
Title: Three Witches
Author: Paula Jolin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Pub Date: Aug 2009
Galley: No
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: Yes
Annotation: Trevor Sanders is dead. But he left behind guilt, suspicion, controversy-and three unhappy girls. Aliya still loves him and wants her questions answered. Gillian wants the money he owed her. And Miya wants to apologize. There's no way they'll be able to get what they want...unless they use their last resort—magic.
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: It's realistic with witchcraft and magic tied in, and it shows magic and superstition for three very different cultures, and ones that are not usually featured in teen literature.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: I really enjoyed the way that the girls' tolerance and acceptance of the magic grew throughout the book, and by the end they didn't think it was out of the ordinary. It was also interesting watching their characters change. They are completely different people at the beginning and end.
Were you disappointed with the book at all: I was not disappointed in any way with this book. The ending did seem a little far-fetched, but the explanation made sense. I was really surprised with this book. I wasn't expecting it to be this good, but I loved it.
Cover: The cover is what made me pick up the book. I love the way that the title is written in smoke, and how you can clearly see the candles, but not the faces of the girls. It fits the book perfectly.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 14-17
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal
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