The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix : A Companion to the Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
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Inscribed
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Vintage
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ISBN
9780385744720
Book Title
Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix : a Companion to the Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Item Length
8.6 in
Publication Year
2015
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Kate Saunders
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Cats, Action & Adventure / General, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family / Siblings, General, Time Travel, Social Themes / Friendship, People & Places / Europe
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Width
5.8 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0385744722
ISBN-13
9780385744720
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219199481

Product Key Features

Book Title
Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix : a Companion to the Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Cats, Action & Adventure / General, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Family / Siblings, General, Time Travel, Social Themes / Friendship, People & Places / Europe
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Kate Saunders
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-022137
Reviews
Praise for Kate Saunders   Beswitched A Junior Library Guild Selection "Hand this to fans of family-related timeslip fantasies, aficionados of historical fiction fans, and those who like a bit of boarding-school drama." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [set star] "Along with the entertaining magical elements, the universal themes of self-discovery and looking beyond appearances combine into a wholly engaging and enjoyable read." -- Booklist, Starred "A ripping English boarding-school story with a perceptive heroine and time- travel twist guaranteed to appeal to modern schoolgirls." -- Kirkus Reviews "Saunders offers a coming-of-age tale against the rich backdrop of full period detail . . . [It] will charm readers."-- Publishers Weekly   Magicalamity "This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet." -- School Library Journal "A quick, magical romp." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books   The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop   "Reminiscent of Roald Dahl's  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. " -- Booklist "This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike." -- School Library Journal "A whizz-pop chocolate romp." -- Kirkus Reviews "A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld." -- Publishers Weekly, Praise for Kate Saunders Praise for The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix " Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed."-- Booklist "Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit. "-- Kirkus Reviews "Saunders's imagination is out in full force. Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossible -type adventure. "-- SLJ The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop " This story has adventure, excitement, humor and magic, and will appeal to boys and girls alike."-- SLJ " Reminiscent of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. "-- Booklist "A quick pace and intricate plot twists keep excitement high . . . [in] this enjoyable and moving romp through a magical London underworld."-- Publishers Weekly Five Children on the Western Front Winner of the Costas Award for Children's Fiction ★ " An irresistible read. "-- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "Saunders strikes a surprisingly successful balance between the mischievous magic of the sand fairy and the harsh realities of wartime England." -- The Bulletin " A dramatic, heartrending look at World War I's far-reaching consequences for families and individuals."-- SLJ Magicalamity ★ " [Children] will love this action-packed adventure, brimming with sly humor and clever asides....This book should fly off the shelves, with or without a magic carpet."-- SLJ, Starred Review " A quick, magical romp. "-- The Bulletin "Saunders weaves a tight tale with a satisfying conclusion." -- Booklist Beswitched A Junior Library Guild Selection ★ "This absorbing novel...features a dimensional, delightful protagonist, whose personality and growth ring true ....Along with the entertaining magical elements, the universal themes of self-discovery, and looking beyond appearances combine into a wholly engaging and enjoyable read."-- Booklist , Starred Review "Saunders offers a coming-of-age tale against the rich backdrop of full period detail . . . [It] will charm readers. "-- Publishers Weekly "A ripping English boarding-school story with a perceptive heroine and time-travel twist guaranteed to appeal to modern schoolgirls."-- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
For fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oz and Lily's magical chocolate-filled adventure continues in the sequel to The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop. In the wrong hands, chocolate can be very dangerous indeed. . . . Oz and Lily have a top-secret mission. Alba the witch has gotten her hands on a magical chocolate phoenix and is plotting to use it for some serious evil. With the help of an army of rats and an unreliable talking cat, the children must pursue her not only across London but through time itself. This might be their toughest adventure yet. Praise for The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix " Saunders weaves the supernatural with the ordinary with ease. Readers who enjoyed The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop will not be disappointed."-- Booklist "Clearly, Saunders has honed her deft and breezy comic style while affectionately channeling mild echoes of Harry Potter and The Hobbit .... It's official: more magical chocolate equals even more perceptive and magical fun for all . "-- Kirkus Reviews "Saunders's imagination is out in full force. Hand this to readers who love adventure, fantasy, and Mission Impossible -type adventure. "-- SLJ
LC Classification Number
PZ7.S2539Cur 2015

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