Description: 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

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