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Fight like a godmother Q: What will Isabelle learn in Level Four? a) How to be a great fairy godmother b) The TRUE story of the Unhappy Princess c) The secret to Clotilda's success d) All of the above Isabelle has finally made it to the last level of fairy godmother training Once she aces the final, she'll be a real fairy godmother. She can't wait for unlimited sparkles, fancy wands, and a chance to reconnect with her first assignment, non-princess Nora. But a sparkly disaster throws Isabelle for a loop. Suddenly, her future as a fairy godmother isn't looking like a wish come true. Is she destined for the Home for Normal Girls, after all?

The story explores the journey of Jillian as she navigates her feelings about her new grandmother, Bubbe, after her mother's marriage to Michael. Initially resistant, Jillian's perspective shifts when her mother encourages her to connect with Bubbe. A heartwarming moment occurs when all of Jillian's grandmothers unite over a bowl of soup, highlighting themes of family and acceptance. The narrative also includes recipes for Matzo Ball Soup, Italian Wedding Soup, and Gazpacho, adding a culinary element to the familial bonding.

It takes more than a sprinkle of magic to be a great fairy godmother!

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor? Follow your dreams, just like Rube Goldberg! From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer.But Rube didn’t want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines—complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way. Eventually, his cartoons earned him a Pulitzer Prize and his own adjective in the dictionary. This moving biography is sure to encourage young artists and inventors to pursue their passions.

Isabelle faces a significant challenge in her fairy godmother training as she must assist a skeptical non-royal "practice princess" who doubts the existence of fairy godmothers and the concept of happily ever after. This journey tests Isabelle's skills and beliefs, pushing her to demonstrate the magic of hope and transformation in a world filled with doubt.

"This poet possesses a precision both spare and fierce. And Other Bodiless Powers is cut from the same cloth as the poems of Lorine Niedecker in that they both read a landscape, down to its smallest aspect, and create from these thickets, fogs, and skiffs of snow a human language. When Sarah Aronson zeroes in, the world opens." -- ANDREW GRACE, author of A Belonging Field, Sancta, and Shadeland

The book explores the enduring presence of Bella, a significant figure whose impact resonates through time. It delves into her life, contributions, and the legacy she leaves behind, emphasizing the power of storytelling and memory. Through the lens of her experiences, readers are invited to reflect on broader themes of feminism, social justice, and the importance of remembering those who have shaped our world. Gloria Steinem's quote highlights the connection between literature and the lasting influence of its subjects.

Isabelle has to decide whether to grant a wish that may cause trouble.

It takes more than a sprinkle of magic to be a great fairy godmother!