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The Magic Shop #2
The Incredible Twisting Arm
Want to see something incredible?I can twist my arm all the way around.All it takes is a little magic…Life is a little easier for Mike now that he's found The White Rabbit magic shop. But after missing a special show from a visiting magician, Mike realizes h needs a way to get to the shop by himself. Unfortunately, he's exhausted after only a week of being a model student, and Nora, his magician assistant and expert on good behavior, is distracted by a new friendship. Convincing his parents he's responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone will take a miracle…or maybe, magic.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 22, 2014
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July 8, 2020
The Incredible Twisting Arm by Kate Egan with Magician Mike Lane, illustrated by Eric Wight. CHAPTER BOOK. Feiwel and Friends, 2014. $14.99. 9781250029157.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The Incredible Twisting Arm is about a 4th grader named Mike. He struggles to do well and have interest in school, and his parents are worried about him. He gains a great interest in magic and wants to do anything he can to convince his parents that he is responsible enough to bike to the magic shop by himself. His parents’ biggest worry is that will become distracted by magic to the point that he won’t be able to succeed in school. In order to convince them otherwise, he enters in to an extra credit science project, and decides to perform magic. His teacher was very impressed, but his parents felt that this only proved that magic was distracting for him. His teacher urged his parents to allow him to pursue magic, as his magic is actually helping his school work, not hindering it. He was then allowed to ride his bike to and from the magic shop.
The Incredible Twisting Arm was very well written for a 4th grade level. It is engaging and touches on frustrations and challenges that a typical 4th grader might have. I liked the way that it also discussed the boy’s relationship with his parents and that even though they didn’t seem to completely understand him and his interests, they have his overall growth and safety in mind. He is respectful and patient with his parents as they all try to work out a resolution together. The book also has pages inside that explain how to do the tricks that Mike performs. If a child has an interest in magic tricks, The Incredible Twisting Arm is an excellent introduction.
Reviewer: AR/SL
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BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
The Incredible Twisting Arm is about a 4th grader named Mike. He struggles to do well and have interest in school, and his parents are worried about him. He gains a great interest in magic and wants to do anything he can to convince his parents that he is responsible enough to bike to the magic shop by himself. His parents’ biggest worry is that will become distracted by magic to the point that he won’t be able to succeed in school. In order to convince them otherwise, he enters in to an extra credit science project, and decides to perform magic. His teacher was very impressed, but his parents felt that this only proved that magic was distracting for him. His teacher urged his parents to allow him to pursue magic, as his magic is actually helping his school work, not hindering it. He was then allowed to ride his bike to and from the magic shop.
The Incredible Twisting Arm was very well written for a 4th grade level. It is engaging and touches on frustrations and challenges that a typical 4th grader might have. I liked the way that it also discussed the boy’s relationship with his parents and that even though they didn’t seem to completely understand him and his interests, they have his overall growth and safety in mind. He is respectful and patient with his parents as they all try to work out a resolution together. The book also has pages inside that explain how to do the tricks that Mike performs. If a child has an interest in magic tricks, The Incredible Twisting Arm is an excellent introduction.
Reviewer: AR/SL
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October 24, 2014
I liked the inserts with the step-by-step guides to do magic tricks, which is what the book's plot is based upon.
January 7, 2015
Nothing spectacular, but kids who love magic would be way into it. Can be read without having read the first one. (I know because I did it!)
June 5, 2019
In this book there is a boy named Mike and he loves magic. At school he got a lot of good things from his teacher however he did not receive his prize for a smooth yet. Mike did not know how his neighbour a girl named Nora can handle always being a model student! Soon his reward for a smooth came out! It was a free trip to the White Rabbit a magic shop! Mike had a very enjoyable time there. Mike also met the magicians that work there at the White Rabbit! One was Carlos and the other one was Mr Zerlin. Mike started to like the White Rabbit. Carlos and Mr Zerlin taught Mike several magic tricks like how to twist your arm and many other secrets about magic. At the end of the visit to the White Rabbit Mr Zerlin handed Mike a book of secrets of magic. The visit to the White Rabbit was actually pretty for Mike but soon there were lots more problems. Mike experienced that his parents don’t trust him to ride his bike to the White Rabbit to learn more magic anymore. However that wasn’t the only problem! Soon Mike’s friend Nora has a new friendship and the new friend is sort of pulling Mike away from Nora. Also, there was a new project at school for extra credit and everyone knows that Nora is going to win since she is always a model student. However Mike really wants the extra credit so he will convince his mom The he is capable to go to the White Rabbit again! Will Mike convince his mom that he is responsible and save his friendship with Nora and get the extra credit on his project at school, or will he just create even more problems for himself? Find out in The Incredible Twisting Arm!!!
March 18, 2017
The Incredible Twisting Arm was very interesting and was written by Kate Egan and Magician Mike Lane. The book is of corse about Mike and his best partner and friend Nora, this time there is an extra credit science project in school. Usually Mike doesn't like to do extra credit but, he figures out he could do magic in his project. When he figures out it is independent work Mike is sad because Nora is his partner. When he and Nora get busy working on their projects he realizes sometimes she is hanging with Emily Watson the girl that corrects everyone during class. On top of that there is a bully who also hates Mike Jackson Jacobs. When he reads his book of Secrets which is a magic book, Mike realizes he wants wants to go to the White Rabbit by himself. Mike has to prove that he is old enough to bike by himself to the White Rabbit. Can he he do all of this in a week and a half? Find out in this spectacular book, The Incredible Twisting Arm.
I would rate this book a seven and half. I liked this book a lot, but there was some problems. I really liked how Mike got to have more privileges in this book. I also like how Mike and Nora grow apart but then they make up in the end. Some things I didn't like were how Mike's parents got mad at him for liking magic and I thought this was useless. Also the part with his cousins was okay if they added some more detail or cut that chapter out. Overall it was pretty good. You will like this book if you love magic or reading about it like I do! Read The Incredible Twisting Arm!
I would recommend this book for grades 3rd though 7th. Maybe 8th graders would also like this amazing book. I forgot this book also comes with magic tricks so you can do the tricks that Mike does in the book. Even parents might want to read this book. This book was not my favorite but it was good. You should read the Incredible Twisting Arm.
I would rate this book a seven and half. I liked this book a lot, but there was some problems. I really liked how Mike got to have more privileges in this book. I also like how Mike and Nora grow apart but then they make up in the end. Some things I didn't like were how Mike's parents got mad at him for liking magic and I thought this was useless. Also the part with his cousins was okay if they added some more detail or cut that chapter out. Overall it was pretty good. You will like this book if you love magic or reading about it like I do! Read The Incredible Twisting Arm!
I would recommend this book for grades 3rd though 7th. Maybe 8th graders would also like this amazing book. I forgot this book also comes with magic tricks so you can do the tricks that Mike does in the book. Even parents might want to read this book. This book was not my favorite but it was good. You should read the Incredible Twisting Arm.
December 11, 2017
Rating for me I would say this is a solid nothing special. Everything is middle of the road and quite simple. I read this because it was selected as part of my school’s regional library reading challenge and I need to know what it is about for my students. I suppose I appreciate that this is on the (very) easy scale for newer/emerging readers but the story wasn’t engaging enough to encourage kids to keep reading. The magic tricks included in the story were a topic of conversation with my students though so that’s a hit. All in all, this was an ok book that likely won’t turn a reluctant reader into a rabid one but it might be enough to provide encouragement to a reader new to chapter books.
February 17, 2017
Story line is ok. My son likes this book for the magic trick instructions that are easy to follow.
May 27, 2020
I liked the book
June 4, 2020
Such a fun book! I recommend it!
November 13, 2015
This review also published at The Children's Book and Media Review
Learning magic has made Mike’s life a lot easier, but he wants to be able to spend more time at the White Rabbit. He decides to try to prove to his parents that he’s more responsible so that they will allow him to ride his bike to the magic store, but he keeps messing up. When his teacher announces in class that there will be an extra credit opportunity for anyone who can come up with a demonstration about everyday science for everyone in the fourth grade, Mike decides to use magic to earn extra credit and prove that he is responsible enough for extra privileges.
Just like the first book in the series, The Incredible Twisting Arm shows examples of magic tricks with instructions and then incorporates them into the plot of the story. Adults will like that Mike uses his hobby to become better in school and to make new friends. It’s a good example of a main character wanting to be more grown up, struggling to do so, but finally figuring out how to be more responsible. The instructions for the magic tricks in the book will make the book an interactive adventure for young magicians and readers.
Learning magic has made Mike’s life a lot easier, but he wants to be able to spend more time at the White Rabbit. He decides to try to prove to his parents that he’s more responsible so that they will allow him to ride his bike to the magic store, but he keeps messing up. When his teacher announces in class that there will be an extra credit opportunity for anyone who can come up with a demonstration about everyday science for everyone in the fourth grade, Mike decides to use magic to earn extra credit and prove that he is responsible enough for extra privileges.
Just like the first book in the series, The Incredible Twisting Arm shows examples of magic tricks with instructions and then incorporates them into the plot of the story. Adults will like that Mike uses his hobby to become better in school and to make new friends. It’s a good example of a main character wanting to be more grown up, struggling to do so, but finally figuring out how to be more responsible. The instructions for the magic tricks in the book will make the book an interactive adventure for young magicians and readers.
August 17, 2014
To his parents' ever-lasting frustration, fourth grader Mike Weiss is easily distracted from his homework. First, it was soccer, but more recently, it is magic that intrigues him. He takes it seriously, and practices magic tricks whenever he has a free moment. When his science teacher demonstrates science experiments using everyday household items, Mike figures that one of his magic tricks could suffice as several of his classmates volunteer to do extra credit. There's a lot going on in the book with well-intended Mike trying hard to impress his parents and reach his goal of being able to ride his bike to the magic shop. Then, too, Mike worries about losing his best friend Nora to another classmate. The inclusion of detailed how-to steps for tricks such as the creepy finger, the mind meld, and the incredible twisting arm, which are accompanied by illustrations, ratchets up this one's appeal for fourth and fifth graders, many of whom won't be able to wait to try the magic tricks out for themselves.
November 16, 2015
This second book in the Magic Shop series continues where the first left off. Mike is diligently practicing his magic tricks. He is determined to show his parents that he is responsible enough to ride his bike down to The White Rabbit magic shop alone. He gets some advice on being responsible from his next door neighbor, Nora, and she gets the opportunity to assist in his magic tricks. When he finds a way to incorporate magic into an extra-credit project for science, he figures he has it made. Includes step-by-step directions to several magic tricks mentioned. It helps to have read the first book. Recommended for grades 2-5.
February 13, 2016
Rotten tomatoes review of the first time since I have been a little house revealed that I don't want you to be there in the same time period last year and a half ago I think I can get a chance to be more than that I have a good day at work and I don't really want to run the same time I think you can get it was a little rough around the edges of the first time in my life is good for
So you know what to do you have a good day at work and the same time ago I think I can get it was a little bit ago.
So you know what to do you have a good day at work and the same time ago I think I can get it was a little bit ago.
December 25, 2014
This is a great series for fans of magic. Some magic tricks explained and directions are given to try them out. There is also some friendship and bullying issues that are addressed with compassion. A great series overall.
March 7, 2016
Book two in the 'Magic Shop' series. Wish the characters weren't so predictable, or so uniformly white, but the saving grace is the 'big kid' look and feel of the books that are really very easy to read.
December 9, 2014
Magic tricks, science, and a little bit of grit are themes in this quick read for third graders. Maybe even some second graders.
September 29, 2015
Fun book! I enjoyed the plot and there are even directions on how to perform a few magic tricks!
March 8, 2016
Asher (9yo) read.
June 20, 2016
Read this because it was one my son picked up. May be a bit above his level, but nothing objectionable. Was a fun read, especially if the kid is interested in magic.
November 3, 2016
I've read this book about five times. I love it.
May 22, 2017
Buddy read with Jack. We enjoyed it.
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November 23, 2017I thought that this book tells about how much challenging on something is important because Mike challenges on a extra credit project by doing a magic trick in front of his classmates and their parents.After reading this book, I thought I would like to challenge on anything.
September 6, 2018
Alice: 5 stars.
Jenny: 4 stars. I like how the book included dimple magic tricks for kids to try.
Jenny: 4 stars. I like how the book included dimple magic tricks for kids to try.
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