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Maxwell's Magic Mix-up

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On Louise's seventh birthday the hired entertainer calls in sick and her parents have to find a last minute replacement. Unfortunately they hire Maxwell the Magician, who shows up and in short order turns the birthday girl into a rock, her father into a broom, and the guests into all sorts of animals. Fortunately Alex, the nephew of Maxwell the Magician, shows up on the scene to put everything to rights.

"Maxwell's Magic Mix-Up"is written in witty quatrains by Linda Ashman, who has attended many birthday parties without anybody ever being turned into a rock. The mixed media illustrations are by amateur magician Regan Dunnick working on his first children's book. Young readers will enjoy the utter chaos of Maxwell the Magician's magic show and will like the fact that it is young Alex who saves the day.

A very funny story, great rhyming, and a delightful denouement. A well-planned birthday party goes awry when an incompetent magician turns half the party guests and family into various animals or objects. The magician has to call for help, his little nephew, to solve the problem. Or is it all part of the act? Anyway, this tale is great fun.

This is a 'read aloud' favorite! The rhythm and the beat really fly. A great birthday gift!