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Reviewed by Amy Louise Hill for Readers' Favorite
Hocus Pocus Practice Focus: The Making of a Magician by Amy Kimlat is fun and inspirational. A young girl named Mila wakes up on her birthday. Friends arrived, cake and delicious food were served, and finally, it was time for Mila's birthday surprise. Mila could not wait to see what her parents had planned for her and was overjoyed when she saw a woman walk in. Her name was Greta the Great, and she was a magician. After seeing Greta the Great's cool tricks, Mila decided she wanted to become a magician too. But no matter how hard she tried, she always failed, and it made her frustrated and sad. Just as she was about to give up, Mila is approached by someone who reveals something incredible. She gives Mila some amazing advice that she hopes will help her achieve her goal of becoming a magician. Who is this person? Will Mila succeed in her mission? Find out in Hocus Pocus Practice Focus.
Hocus Pocus Practise Focus is a wonderful resource that children can learn from and which they will grow to love. The author grabs readers’ attention from the first page and keeps it throughout. From the moment you begin reading, you are drawn into the world Amy Kimlat has created. She has a talent for entertaining young readers and educating them at the same time; every word has a purpose. The illustrations by Srinidhi Srinivasan are adorable and fit perfectly within the storyline. Keep up the great work. I look forward to reading more from Kimlat soon.
