Ruby's mother is a magician, and her father is a genie, but it takes Ruby a while to embrace her own abilities. Meanwhile, she just keeps getting smaller and smaller. . . . Read Ruby's story, then flip the book over for another magical tale, in which a most unusual fairy grants Thomas Top a birthday wish. Imagine Thomas's surprise when he discovers that the wish actually came true-and he can fly! Black-and-white illustrations.
Title alpha Magical Kids: The Smallest Girl Ever; the Boy Who Could Fly
Category Upper Elementary Fiction
Pages Count 224
Summary <i>The Smallest Girl Ever</i>: Ruby, daughter of famous magicians, is sent to a magical boarding school. When Ruby cannot perform magic, the headmistress allows Alfonso, masquerading as her uncle, to take her away. Alfonso’s anger causes Ruby to shrink even more, and he casts her away in a purse as useless. The purse lands on Aunt Hat, and Aunt Hat takes Ruby in. They grow close and perform magic tricks together. <i>The Boy Who Could Fly</i>: The Fat Fairy offers Thomas a birthday wish, and he asks to be able to fly. Alan Top and Thomas’s teachers are upset when Thomas begins to fly. Thomas meets Mr. Vinnie and learns he is not the only one who can fly, but in his family it causes friction. Alan won’t allow himself to admit that Thomas can fly, and Rita longs for the past when Alan wasn’t so serious. On Alan’s birthday, the Fat Fairy reappears at the Top household. She grants Alan a wish, the ability to have fun, and this brings the family together again.
Topics <i>The Smallest Girl Ever</i>: Magicians. Disappointment. Nannies. Reading. Becoming an orphan. Lawyers. Boarding schools. Expectations. Embarrassment. School inspections. Shrinking. Long-lost relatives. Imposters. Anger. Kindness. Birthday parties. Discovering a talent. Fame. Theft. Court cases. Magic lamps. Magic wands. Being loved. <i>The Boy Who Could Fly</i>: Fairies. Wishes. Gym class. Jumping. Being ordinary. Flying. Bullies. Inspiring others. Fishing trips. Arguments. Growing up. Becoming dull. Having fun. Painting a house. Reconciliation.
SRC Level 4.500000
SRC Points 7.000000
Lexile 730L
Trim Size 5 1/8" x 8"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-09-30
JLG Release Date Jan 2009
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.
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