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Witch Twins [Hardcover]

Adele Griffin (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Less weighty than some of Griffin's previous novels (The Other Shepards; Sons of Liberty), this humorous fantasy introduces two witches who are identical twins. Ten-year-old Luna and Claire (born 13 minutes apart) may look the same on the outside, but on the inside they are "as different as the sun and moon, peaches and peanut butter, or long division and poetry." Unbeknownst to their parents and brother, both of them have received special powers from a recessive gene inherited by Head Witch Arianna, their grandmother ("Grandy"). According to the "Witch Decree," they are not allowed to cast spells at home, so more often than not, they have to rely on human smarts to solve their dilemmas. For instance, the twins fear that their divorced father's engagement to a "big and loud" Texan named Fluffy could result in their father moving to Houston, so they try (and fail) to thwart the marriage plans. As might be expected, the twins resort to witchery, but the results are never quite what they plan. When their hijinks turns to disaster, they learn it is not always wise to meddle with fate. Readers may find themselves yearning for more magic and fewer moral lessons, but the book has some entertaining moments, especially when Grandy enters the scene. Ages 7-10.

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Grade 3-5-Griffin's modern tale bursts with everyday enchantment. Identical 10-year-old twins Claire and Luna are witches, a secret they share with their maternal grandmother and successfully conceal from practically everyone else. Their non-magical parents are amicably divorced and everyone seems to be coping just fine, until their father announces his impending nuptials to another woman. The girls immediately fear the worst and seek their grandmother's help to destroy his relationship; failing at that, they decide to wreck his wedding instead. In the end, the girls understand that mean tricks are futile and unfulfilling and that all the magic in the world can't interfere with destiny. The young protagonists exhibit plausible speech patterns, mannerisms, and concerns. The text is light enough to attract reluctant readers. Young readers will like this story for its breezy mixture of otherworldly witchcraft and ordinary activities. Some elements invite inevitable comparisons to Harry Potter and his world; Claire and Luna exchange correspondence via e-spells instead of an avian postal service, and they travel on a train that has a secret final stop instead of a special hidden boarding platform. Children seeking a spells-and-potions read-alike, however, will hardly regard these obvious similarities as a liability.
Catherine T. Quattlebaum, De- Kalb County Public Library, Atlanta, GA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tara and Chelsea, Mar 18 2002
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I enjoyed this book so much because it reminds me of me and my best friend Chelsea.The twins are always up to no good like us!We were in [a local retailer] after a soccer game and had to pick out a book and then we saw this one and laughed because it was just like us.It is also a very good book to read with your best friend like Chelsea and me.Luna and Claire are outgoing and fun twins like me and my best friend,Chelsea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tara and Chelsea, Mar 18 2002
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I enjoyed this book so much because it reminds me of me and my best friend Chelsea.The twins are always up to no good like us!We were in [a local bookstore] after a soccer game and had to pick out a book and then we saw this one and laughed because it was just like that.It is also a very good book to read with your best friend like me and Chelsea.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious new fantasy., Dec 6 2001
This review is from: Witch Twins (Hardcover)
Claire and Loon are twins -- and witches. Their grandmother is a powerful, five-star witch -- and they don't even have one star yet! Determined to get their first star, the sisters practice more spells to help them get more powerful. But they have trouble -- their father is about to marry a dreadful woman, and her name is Fluffy. Fluffy will make their lives miserable -- and the twins have to stop her. They don't know if they can use spells powerful enough to stop their father from marrying her, and it's a big risk -- but can they take it? Witch Twins is a hilarious new fantasy by Adele Griffin. It could have used more plot and been a little longer, but if you're looking for a great witch story, this new fantasy is highly recommended.
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