Magic in the Mix

Brief Description: From best-selling Ivy and Bean author Annie Barrows comes the much-anticipated sequel to "The Magic Half."Brief Description: Life seems to be back to normal for "newly twinned" sisters Miri and Molly until their magical house sends them on a new time-traveling adventure to the Civil War, where they must risk everything to save two unusual soldiers and come to terms with the emotional truth about Molly's past. Review Quotes: "Time travel is tricky. Barrows, though, proves she knows the way around the paradoxes that can stymie science fiction writers . . . The plot is fast paced and thrilling." "--""VOYA"Review Quotes:"Time travel is tricky. Barrows, though, proves she knows the way around the paradoxes that can stymie science fiction writers . . . The plot is fast paced and thrilling." "--""VOYA""Barrows examines many of the previously unanswered, difficult questions of time travel but does not answer all mysteries, paving the way for a possible third book." "--Kirkus Reviews"Review Quotes:"Entertaining and heart-warming . . . A story to remember." "--Library Media Connection""Time travel is tricky. Barrows, though, proves she knows the way around the paradoxes that can stymie science fiction writers . . . The plot is fast paced and thrilling." "--""VOYA""Barrows examines many of the previously unanswered, difficult questions of time travel but does not answer all mysteries, paving the way for a possible third book." "--Kirkus Reviews"Marc Notes: Sequel to: The magic half.; Life seems to be back to normal for newly twinned sisters Miri and Molly until their magical house sends them on new time-traveling adventures, including meeting Molly's mother in 1918 and saving two unusual soldiers during the Civil War. Biographical Note: Annie Barrows was an editor at Chronicle Books before becoming a full time writer. She has written several adult titles including the "New York Times "bestseller "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," as well as the highly acclaimed children's series Ivy and Bean and "The Magic Half." Annie lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.www.anniebarrows.comReview Quotes:"Entertaining and heart-warming... A story to remember." --"Library Media Connection""Time travel is tricky. Barrows, though, proves she knows the way around the paradoxes that can stymie science fiction writers... The plot is fast paced and thrilling." --"VOYA""Barrows examines many of the previously unanswered, difficult questions of time travel but does not answer all mysteries, paving the way for a possible third book." --"Kirkus Reviews"Review Quotes: Entertaining and heart-warming... A story to remember. "Library Media Connection" Time travel is tricky. Barrows, though, proves she knows the way around the paradoxes that can stymie science fiction writers... The plot is fast paced and thrilling. "VOYA" Barrows examines many of the previously unanswered, difficult questions of time travel but does not answer all mysteries, paving the way for a possible third book. "Kirkus Reviews""Publisher Marketing: New twin sisters Miri and Molly are ready for a normal life. But just when they think there's smooth sailing ahead, a door opens, time folds, and magic is unleashed from their very special house. The girls set off on a new adventure, playing a cat-and-mouse game with time--and trouble--as they discover two soldiers in need of their help. With cunning, imagination, and the inadvertent assistance of their kitten, Molly and Miri must find a way to save themselves and their wayward brothers from the past. Brimming with lovable characters and spine-tingling magic, this sequel will bring new readers to Annie Barrows' highly acclaimed, wonderfully popular world of twin-inspired magic. Review Citations:

School Library Journal 12/01/2014 pg. 78 (EAN 9781633790469, Compact Disc)

School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 96 (EAN 9781619634824, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014 (EAN 9781619634824, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 (EAN 9781619634824, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Barrows, Annie Annie grew up in Northern California, and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with a degree in Medieval History. After earning an M. F. A. in Creative Writing at Mills College, Annie wrote a number of books for grown-ups. In 2003, Annie grew weary of grown-ups, and began to write for kids, which she found to be way more fun. Her first children's book, Ivy and Bean, was an ALA Notable Book for 2007.