Review of Mishaps of Marvelouz Witch

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Yes, the review is helpful and provides sufficient information about the book. It highlights the positive aspects such as the illustrations, lessons, and editing. While it mentions initial difficulty getting involved in the story, it still presents the book as a good addition to a library, particularly for children aged 8 to 12. The review may motivate readers to buy, especially those interested in children's books with beautiful illustrations and good morals.
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Post by Jennifer Figueroa 4 »

This review provides a thoughtful analysis of "Mishaps of Marvelouz Witch Book Two: Marvelouz Grows a Garden" by Karen Fronterhouse. The emphasis on the book's illustrations and design adds depth to the review, highlighting Alicja Siemiatkowska's skill in bringing characters to life.
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Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors.

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I love a good book or two on sisterhood and it only gets better that they are witches. This book certainly has Dr. Seuss feeling to it. But overwhelming the reader at the beginning is a very common way for them to loose interest. Thanks for being detailed and comprehensive. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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Young children often learn by watching elders. The younger ones also try to do the same as the elders do. But the thing to note is that whatever work you do, do it with full dedication and hard work, and make yourself proficient. I think this is the key to success. Congrats on #BOTD!
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Hi @Anu Anand, I like your comments and I look forward to reading Marvelouz the Witch to my great grandsons. The illustrations are excellent and the story gives young children important lessons. A very good book. @Mrlefty0706
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Hi @Anu Anand, I like your comments and I look forward to reading Marvelouz the Witch to my great grandsons. The illustrations are excellent and the story gives young children important lessons. A very good book. @Mrlefty0706
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A young to teen children’s book with marvelous illustrations, "Mishaps of Marvelouz Witch" by Karen Fronterhouse, has an excellent moral. The moral is that one is more certain to meet their goal if they plan before starting a project is an excellent moral for this type of book. Even better though, according to the excellent review, is the idea that youngsters need to be taught how to do things the right way and how to plan for success. I really like that the illustrations were highly praised by the reviewer and I agree that they were wonderful to go along with this story.
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Mishaps of Marvelouz Witch

As the reader we see the two sisters who are witches. The older sister has a garden that the younger sister loved, so she decided to follow her sister’s path. The little sister was excited about gardening until it didn’t go as planned. Her older sister gave her some advice about gardening to assist her which overturned the garden for her. I love how the sisters come together to turn the garden into something beautiful and magical. It shows us as the reader that even when we stumble there is someone always there to catch us. I love gardening although I do not have one yet, it’s a beautiful process. Congratulations.
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‪Mishaps of Marvelouz Witch book two. What a great sequel to the first book. Full of adventure and fun. Really draws you in. Love it!
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I commend the author for the beautiful illustrations whose aesthetics will not only contribute to the narration but also appeal to readers' interests.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

I'm curious to see what seeds Marvelouz bought, sounds like it was not flowers as she intented, lol. I thinks this can be a fun read for kids. I'll definitely read this to my nephews and nieces. I like the fact that Sparkelful help her sister with the garden as it teaches children to help and support their siblings. Thanks for a great review.
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Post by Cristina Corui Mihailescu »

Great design, wonderful illustrations, nice lessons of life. Looks like a must read for kids. Thanks for the detailed review!
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Post by Yvonne Oloo »

Thanks for the great review. The key focus of the book, which you've noted as 'no plan is a plan for failure' may indicate that having a plan is important, and that failure, even in the presence of a plan, may just mean that you need to use a different strategy to succeed. I like how this is connected to the story where in haste, Marvelouz plants a garden with hopes that it will turn out just like her sister's garden, which she so admired. An important lesson to children there who may wish to achieve what their role models have achieved but lack a succinct strategy on how to get there.
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Post by Hermione Granger 10 »

This is a great story for kids who are interested I nature and gardening.I can relate to this as my mother loves gardening. I think this is a great book
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Post by Sameena Ansari »

The heartwarming portrayal of sisterly bonds and gardening draws me to 'Marvelouz Grows a Garden' by Karen Fronterhouse. The illustrations by Alicja Siemiatkowska seem captivating, breathing life into the characters.
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