Magical Kids II: The Smallest Girl Ever and The Boy Who Could Fly

Magical Children

by Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner expands her Magical Kids series with two more delightfully quirky chapter books, packaged together in this fun “flip” format for twice the magic! Fans of  Judy Moody  and  My Weird School  are sure to snatch this one up!

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 16, 2008

About the author

AKA Wray Delaney

Sally Gardner grew up and still lives in London. Being dyslexic, she did not learn to read or write until she was fourteen and had been thrown out of several schools, labeled unteachable, and sent to a school for maladjusted children. Despite this, she gained a degree with highest honors at a leading London art college, followed by a scholarship to a theater school, and then went on to become a very successful costume designer, working on some notable productions.

After the births of twin daughters and a son, she started first to illustrate and then to write picture books and chapter books, usually with fairytale- or otherwise magical subject matter. She has been called 'an idiosyncratic genius' by London’s Sunday Times.

Reviews

[Madeleine Gamboa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it was cool but at the same time the story of the smallest girl ever was kind of messed up because the man pretends that he is the uncle for the little girl ruby and iI won't spoil it for the ones who want to read it this is my review by:MADELEINE GAMBOA:-}

[Guadalupe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Magical Kids II: The Smallest Girl Ever and The Boy Who Could Fly By Sally Gardner.There is 2 stories in this book.In the smallest girl ever the stories is about how the girl stayed small and did not grow any more and her parents are trying to know why and it is also about how the girl goes through all those stuff and how it hurt her being small.The other side of the book which is The boy who could fly its about how the parents wanted a girl and had a boy and after when the boy got older he found out that he could fly. My opinion about this book is it really cool book and my personal thought i would read this one more time it is really interesting. The part that I liked was when the parents found out that is wasn't a girl it was a boy. I would reccomend this book to the kids or adults that like fairy tales.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two delightful stories in one book. Thomas is granted a wish on his ninth birthday and he chooses to fly. Readers see the larger wish to have a more connected family. The Fat Fairy grants that as well. Then, flip the book and see how Ruby finally finds her magic. The book begins with a tragedy when her parents are killed but she finds someone to love her as she is in Aunt Hat.
Gardner writes with dry humor similar to Roald Dahl. These are two of six stories in the Magical Kids series.

[Ellen L. Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two imaginative stories that are perfect “read-alouds.” And at the end of The Smallest Girl Ever, “All the magic you need is in You. You are loved.” The stories are witty and pure fun to read. The perfect way to start the New Year.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had 2 books in one...and they were very interesting (in a strange sort of way). Simple stories and illustrations. I liked the Smallest Girl Ever better than the Boy Who Could Fly. The writing was choppy and the story line was a little uneven but something about the books compelled me to finish them. Let me know if you read them...I'd love to know what someone else thinks.

[Suzanne Eastman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for a happy fun book with a little magic? This is a great flip chapter book for beginning and intermediate readers. Light, fun and leaves you with a little wonder and a smile after each story. Just the right mix of family issues, childrens dreams and fears and enough magic to make these worth while.

[Turrean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. A bit too whimsical and twee for me. In two unrelated stories, two children with unusual magic are either ignored or taken advantage of. Adults who could solve all the children's problems early on simply don't explain themselves, making all the misadventures that follow a bit tiresome.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two fast stories - great series for kids wanting a book that is not too thick.

[The Styling Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the surprise of the week for me. Enjoyed the quick style and entertaining stories on both sides!

[Sherry Dale Rogers]

So I only read the first few chapters, did not really get into it. Maybe some other time. Lately I have been really focused on my writings. Seems like it might be a good book, undecided.

[Chloe · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was good and interseting

[Marla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maine Student Book Award 2009-2010

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grades 3-grades 5 Good reads. 2 unrelated stories in one book.
Enjoyed "The smallest girl" . I would give it 4 stars.
"The boy who could fly" was not as appealing but a fun premise.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite adorable, and sweet in a wondrous way.

[Carolina Cruz · Rating 1 out of 5]

it was, cute, simple, and amusing to read. I will recommend it to third grade+
easy enough to read in one sitting, for an advanced reader. Both stories were good!

[Morgan Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just can't decide if I like The Boy Who Could Fly or The Smallest Girl Ever better.

[Meghan Mahaffey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The boy who could fly was MUCH better than the smallest girl ever.