Charm Breaker (Star Friends)

Charm Breaker (Star Friends)

In the 13th installment of the Star Friends series, Mia, Lexi, Sita, Violet, and new Star Friend Maddie suspect dark magic when they noticed that the adults in town are at first very energetic and spontaneous but then become reckless. Can the girls figure out what's going on? The town of Westport is sponsoring a charity run, and everyone participates. But after the run, Mia, Lexi, Sita, Violet, and the newest Star Friend, Maddie, notice that many of the adults in town are at first very energetic and spontaneous but then gradually become reckless. Maddie observes that her mom hasn't been affected, and she wonders why. And as the adults' actions intensify, the girls suspect dark magic. Where is it coming from? With black-and-white illustrations throughout. In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits! Gr 1-4–Star Friends are back for their 13th adventure. This series features a group of friends who realize they can communicate with animals that have traveled to Earth from the Star World. The animals teach the girls magic that helps them do good in the world. In this story, the girls suspect dark magic is at play when the adults in town start acting strange after a town Fun Run. Can the girls figure out who is behind the dark magic and stop it before things get out of control? Although a bit repetitive, the storylines in this series offer just enough action and danger to keep young readers interested and returning for the adorable magical creatures. Black-and-white illustrations are featured throughout. VERDICT Purchase where the earlier books circulate well. --School Library Journal Linda Chapman is the best-selling author of more than 200 books. The biggest compliment she can have is for a child to tell her they became a reader after reading one of her books. She lives in a cottage with a tower in Leicestershire with her husband, three children, two dogs, and one pony. When she's not writing, Linda likes to ride, read, and visit schools and libraries to talk to people about writing. Kim Barnes lives near the sea on the Isle of Wight, her childhood home, along with her fiancé and two children. Kim’s love of drawing began at a very young age and has led her to a career in illustration, specializing in children's illustration.