The Key to Extraordinary
Author(s): Natalie Lloyd
The highly anticipated new stand alone novel from rising star Natalie Lloyd!
There's a lot Emma wants to tell her mother about: her job leading cemetery walking tours, her new drum set, and the fact that the town's most famous ghost, the Morning Glory, seems to be trying to send Emma a message.
But Emma can't share any of this, because Emma's mom is dead.
Luckily, there's a loophole. The women in Emma's family all have a special destiny that comes to them in the form of a dream, and when they finally achieve this destiny, they're rewarded with a vision of all their extraordinary ancestors. Emma has spent her whole life waiting to discover her destiny, and maybe see her mom again, even if just for a moment. But the dream never comes...
Just when she's about to give up, she learns that the Morning Glory IS sending her messages, hints about a secret in Emma's family that could change everything. But can she solve the mystery in time to prove her destiny . . . and say a final farewell to the mother who was was taken from her too soon?
Product Information
Praise for " A Snicker of Magic " This tale offers all [the] earmarks of fine storytelling, including colorful, eccentric characters, an original, highly likable narrator and a mighty spindiddly plot. -- " Kirkus Reviews," starred review From every angle, Lloyd's first novel sparkles and radiates warmth . . . Working in the folksy vein of Ingrid Law's "Savvy," Lloyd offers a reassuring, homespun story about self-expression and the magic that resides in one's mind and heart. -- " Publishers Weekly," starred review A delightful and inspiring debut . . . Mibs Beaumont and her magically gifted clan from Ingrid Law's "Savvy" would feel right at home here. As Felicity loves to say, Yesyesyes! -- "School Library Journal," starred review"
Natalie Lloyd lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She collects old books, listens to bluegrass music, and loves exploring quirky mountain towns with her dog, Biscuit. She is the author of "A Snicker of Magic " and "The Key to Extraordinary."
General Fields
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- : Scholastic Incorporated
- : Scholastic US
- : 0.318
- : 31 January 2016
- : 213mm X 147mm X 23mm
- : United States
- : 01 May 2016
- : books
Special Fields
- : Natalie Lloyd
- : Hardback
- : en
- : 813.6
- : 240
