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Waiting for the Magic
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Waiting for the Magic Paperback - 2012

by MacLachlan, Patricia

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When William's father leaves, his mother promptly goes out and adds four dogs and a cat to their lives. William's sure that nothing can fill the hole left by his father, but the new additions to the family are determined to help, and with his sister, Elinor, and his mother, William will learn that "family" can come in all shapes and sizes. Illustrations.

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Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title Waiting for the Magic
  • Author MacLachlan, Patricia
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
  • Date 2012-09-18
  • Features Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2654206-20
  • ISBN 9781416927464 / 1416927468
  • Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 in (19.05 x 12.95 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 420
  • Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Cats
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010019668
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

People may drift apart, but love can hold them together. A touching tale of pets and family told in the âÈêvenerable spare and moving styleâÈë of Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall (Booklist).

When WilliamâÈçs father leaves, his mother promptly goes out and adds four dogs and a cat to their lives. WilliamâÈçs sure that nothing can fill the hole left by his father, but the new additions to the family are determined to help. With his sister, Elinor, and his mother, William will learn that âÈêfamilyâÈë can come in all shapes and sizes, because sometimes we find love through magic, and sometimes that magic is all around us.

About the author

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, Skylark and Caleb's Story; Edward's Eyes; The True Gift; Waiting for the Magic; White Fur Flying; Fly Away; and Snow Horses. She lived in western Massachusetts.

Amy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series; Sweet Dreams and That's What I'd Do, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MacLachlan. She is the author-illustrator of The Big Umbrella, about which Booklist raved, "A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion." She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.