The Magic Shades (Fortune Teller's Club Series) [Paperback]

Dotti Enderle (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Fortune Teller's Club Series

Don't believe everything you see . . . When Gena finds a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store, she gets more than she bargained for. Within a few days, Gena is convinced that the glasses really can show her the future. Anne and Juniper, the other two members of the Fortune Tellers Club, don't exactly share Gena's enthusiasm for her new shades.

But then the glasses show Gena her dad's new girlfriend snooping in Gena's bedroom and her dad lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen! She can't ignore such a dire warning, but is she seeing clearly?

Can the members of the Fortune Tellers Club get to the bottom of this mystery, or are they looking at it all wrong?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Another great Fortune Tellers Club read. The FTC girls are winners and I highly recommend these books for everyone. -- Book Review Cafe, September 8, 2003

The best of the series so far and a fun read. -- Marianas Variety August 29, 2003

About the Author

Dotti Enderle is the author of the childrens mystery series, Fortune Tellers Club, and the educational series, Storytime Discoveries. She began her publishing career in 1995, writing for popular childrens magazines. Her work has been included in Babybug, Ladybug, Childrens Playmate, Nature Friend, Turtle and many more.

As a professional storyteller, Dotti has entertained at numerous schools, libraries, museums and festivals since 1993. She takes pride in her vast collection of original stories and folktales, and specializes in participation stories, allowing the audience to join in the fun.

Dotti is a member of The Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrator and the Texas Reading Association.
A native Texan, Dotti lived throughout Texas as a small child, but Houston has been her home since the age of eight. She lives with her husband, two teenage daughters, and a lazy cat named Oliver.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (September 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738703419
• ISBN-13: 978-0738703411
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,763,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Quick Moving Mystery, June 21, 2005

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This review is from: The Magic Shades (Fortune Teller's Club Series) (Paperback)

This book is about three very close friends: Juniper, Gena, and Anne. They are the Fortune Tellers Club. Gena find a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and believes they can predict the future! Gina's friends laugh at her, but not for long. This is a well-written book, full of suspense. I wanted to keep reading and never put it down. It was a funny book at times, and serious at others. The story line was a little bit young. I would recommend this book to most kids who are ages seven to ten. The story moves quickly, and the characters have enough depth for teens to say "that's me," or "that's just like so-and-so." The interplay among the girls is excellent. One of the characters is dealing with a dad who wants to date again. Something today's kids can relate to. The author projects excellent imagery and its wholesome, fun reading. Kids at every age can use a reminder about the importance (and rules) of friendship. For those squeemish about mystical arts, it's an opportunity to talk with your kids and keep the 'evil' in perspective.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book 3 In The Fortune Tellers Club Series, July 23, 2004

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This review is from: The Magic Shades (Fortune Teller's Club Series) (Paperback)

The Magic Shades is book 3 of the Fortune Tellers Club series and is told from the perspective of Gena Richmond. Gena is a tomboy who plays volleyball, and the jokester of the group. It's hard for her to take anything seriously! However, when she picks up a pair of cat-eye sunglasses in a thrift store and sees the future, she doesn't find anything funny about it! Will the woman in the thrift shop fall off a ladder? Will Anne become blind? Is her Dad's girlfriend snooping through her things? Gena becomes obsessed with the information she receives via the special sunglasses--but is she really seeing clearly?

The Fortune Tellers Club is a delightful series by professional storyteller Dotti Enderle. This series, geared towards ages 9-12, features three best friends--Juniper Lynch, Anne Donovan, and Gena Richmond--who use divination to solve mysteries, explain relationships, and understand life experiences.

Great suspense, true-to-life characters, and fine storytelling are all to be found in Book 3. This series just keeps getting better and better!

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for the next one!!!!, September 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magic Shades (Fortune Teller's Club Series) (Paperback)

I've read all the Fortune Teller Club books and love them, especially The Magic Shades. The author is really hitting her stride with the characters here and the action has gotten even more interesting. It's a great read for girls of all ages, especially if you're interested in extra-sensory stories.

I hope the next one has dopplegangers in it. They're cool.