Book Notes

Bras and Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski

Don’t be thrown off by the title of the book. There is more here than there might originally seem. Rachel in her Freshman Year of High School discovers that her younger sister is a real spell-casting witch. Apparently it runs in the family, but this trait skipped Rachel. However, she has a few ideas as to how her sister’s new-found talent can benefit her. She could skyrocket to the popular crowd, get the most handsome boy to fall in love with her and prevent her Dad from marrying the evil STB (step-mother-to-be).

However, every magic spell has its consequences as Rachel and her sister find out. Is love real if magic is involved? Is being popular worth it? Is STB actually the right person for their Dad? Find out by reading the first in a new series for teens.

It’s too bad that the schools only had a delay today. Today is the perfect day for staying at home and reading with a cup of tea or hot chocolate. There is nothing quite like rainy, icy weather to set the mood for reading.

I am re-reading Inkheart currently, but also have The Higher Power of Lucky tucked in my bag to read this weekend. That is the title which won the Newbery this year. I’ll let my readers know what I think.