Now You See Her, Now You Don't

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #16

by Diana G. Gallagher

A misfired spell sends Sabrina into television shows, movies, and books, but how will she be able to pop back into real life?

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Witches, Fiction, Childrens, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary

162 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1998

About the author

Diana G. Gallagher was an American author who wrote books for children and young adults. She also wrote the space opera The Alien Dark (1990), but was best known for her tie-in work for television properties including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Charmed, Star Trek and The Secret World of Alex Mack, among others.

She was also a prolific filk creator, winning Pegasus Awards in 1986 and ’94. Gallagher won a Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist in 1988 under the name Diana Gallagher Wu. She sometimes also wrote under the name Diana Burke.

Born in 1946, in Paterson, New Jersey, she lived in Florida with her husband, the writer Martin R. Burke, who predeceased her in 2011. Gallagher was married four times; her third marriage was to author William F. Wu (divorced 1990).

Gallagher died December 2, 2021 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at 75 years of age.

Reviews

[Madeleine Knutsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jag vet inte om det är något problem att man åker in i böcker och filmer, haha. Fast i och för sig så råkar Sabrina komma i en del scener som man kanske inte vill vara i. Hur som helst riktigt bra bok i jämförelse med alla andra böcker. Ser gärna fler böcker som denna.

[Gavin Hetherington · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read a selection of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' books for a trip down nostalgia lane in a YouTube video (complete with as re-creation of the original iconic Sabrina opening): https://youtu.be/GOKZ-IxwX-4

[Sella Malin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I used to love this T.V. show, along with the books.. now I don't care for both much anymore.

[Sophie Sternschuss · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I’m honest I’m looking back at this book a month later and I can’t really remember much so to me that suggests it was nothing special. I’ve read much better Sabrina books but just because it was average for me someone else may really enjoy it.

[Duo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know this book is cheesy, but awesome! Sabrina was always one of the characters I looked up to, and this storyline is hilarious! She definitely is quirky!

[Bloss ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this for $1 at a book sale. It’s a fun, nostalgic read. I wish I could find some more.

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things have gone well with the Quizmaster but take a massive nosedive when Amanda, a young with relative of Sabrina's arrives and chaos is her middle name. Salem gets turned into a cookie jar and Sabrina gets hit by a ricochet spell that puts her in a really interesting situation.

When she encounters a fiction book she ends up becoming part of the story. Robinson Crusoe, a battle, a radio interview and a variety of other things all happen to Sabrina and there doesn't seem to be any way to stop that. Star Trek: Voyager even makes an appearance!

(Which opens up one to thinking what kind of other books could she have ended up in? Red Badge of Courage? Maybe Steven King novel? Alice in Wonderland?)

Unless Amanda's mother manages to get her daughter under control then Sabrina could end up on her 'book tour' forever!

It's a fun read, really cute.

[John Peel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent enough story based on the TV sitcom, which in turn was based on the Harvey Comics series. Sabrina is still learning how to be a witch, and getting into trouble because she wants a human life also.

[Dalaina Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun easy reads by the great Archie Comics!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fun nostalgic read but obviously is much more enjoyable to kids of a middle school age. As an adult it just comes off as silly, but like I said, in a comical way.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars for nostalgic fun.

The plot was entertaining and it was nice getting to see characters that I grew up watching on TV in book form (and even meeting new characters like Marigold and Amanda).

And while it took me a bit longer than I was expecting to finish, the book made me want to binge watch the entire show again and pick up the rest of the series. I have already ordered the Halloween novel.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved all of the Sabrina tales full of magic. Every story was a different adventure and some new and exciting challenge to overcome. These books made me want to have magical powers too but the ending results were hilarious.

[¿Lôre?]

my first sabrina the teenage witch book i ever bought. i read it so many time back in the day. loved that show

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was in the mood for something cute and mindless, and this fit the bill perfectly!