When EllRay and his friends hear about the school talent show, they’re not impressed. They’re too old for that stuff. But Mrs. Sanchez their teacher isn’t so quick to let her students off the hook. Five students MUST try-out, and EllRay somehow ends up being one of them. Now he must figure out something he’s talented at….like, maybe magic?
With some unexpected help from his dad, a scientist, EllRay begins to realize that he does have talent and brains, after all. And, most of all, that he has more in common with his dad than he thought.
But now the pressure’s on to show his classmates and the whole school that EllRay IS magic
Sally Warner is a writer of fiction for children and young adults and of books on creativity. She made the Lily series and Emma series for children's books. Sally Warner was born in New York City and grew up in Connecticut and California, where her family moved when she was eight years old.
EllRay and his classmates must participate in the school's talent show, and think of a wedding gift to give to Ms. Sanchez who will marry Mr. Timberlake real soon. EllRay has second thoughts about his magic act, until his dad helps him out with his problem. The talent show is a success, and EllRay feels the magic all around him as his best friend Kevin rejoins the fold. Ms. Sanchez loves the gift that the class gave her, and thanks him personally for thinking of what to give her, and she promises that she will always be there for him. All is all it has been an abracadabra kind of day.
This book is even better than EllRay Jakes is a Rock Star! EllRay has developed into a leader in his third grade class, although he wouldn't acknowledge it! Other kids (just some) call him bossy, when he makes suggestions. He and his dad have a better relationship. EllRay is able to help his sister, Alfie, overcome her fear of magic tricks.