Toad-ally Magic

Ruby Wishfingers #2

by Deborah Kelly, Leigh Hedstrom (Illustrator)

Ruby is back - and so are her wishes! With a head full of plans for the holidays Ruby’s fingertips already tingling with magic. That is, until Mum announces that Ruby’s horrible little toad of a cousin is coming to stay. But some problems can’t just be wished away. Ruby’s wish for her cousin to turn into a real toad breaks magic’s most important rule. And when rules are broken, especially magic ones, there are always consequences. Join Ruby and her little brother,Jellybean on another extraordinary adventure exploring a winter wonderland, experiencing life as a slimy toad and finding out what happens when magic falls into the wrong paws!

65 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2016

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

After sending in a review of book 1 of this series both my daughter and I were keen to continue reading. Unbelievably lucky enough to be offered book 2 via netgalley this was a quick read over 3 bedtime reading slots as didn't want to stop reading. My daughter has really taken to Ruby Wishfingers and her extraordinary adventures. Though we didn't need it having already read book 1 it was interesting that this book started with a brief rundown of book 1 at the start of the story so anyone who hasn't read book 1 could easily pick up from here (though obviously we enjoyed book 1 and would recommend reading it in full first) this story picks up a while after book 1 ended and is based around Ruby's younger brothers 1st birthday party and a visit from cousin Todd who is known for being naughty, my daughter again enjoyed the magic mischief of this book and it was nice to see some consequences played out too. Jupiter the family cat is back and causing mayhem as he gets caught up in some magical spell swapping of his own and Ruby's brother affectionately nicknamed Jellybean ends the story in a special way that will have readers fingers itching to get hold of book 3 as soon as its out, we certainly can't wait.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in the series of the Ruby Wishfingers books, but it is not only not necessary to read the first book, but I would recommend skipping the first one, as this was much more fun. The action is quick. The logic of the magic is fun, and the emotions are real, as Ruby's cousin ruins everything she had planned for her little brother's birthday party, and she gets mad, and breaks the first rule of magic.

Highly recommend this story to early readers, and even as books to read to your kids. A lot of fun.

Plus, there is another book in the series coming soon, as someone else in the family gains magic fingers.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

[Nicki Jeffery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully imaginative. Loved it!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Ruby Wishfingers series. In the first book she finds out about her magic wishing powers. She is nine years old and gets nine wishes. The story is quickly recapped at the beginning of this book so it is not necessary to read it first, but I would recommend you do as Ruby learns more lessons in each book, especially as she gets older.

In this book, Ruby is 11 years old and the family is celebrating the first birthday of her little brother, affectionately known as Jellybean. Her young cousin, Todd, is coming to spend the day and night. Ruby and Granny Wishfingers are worried. Todd, who appears angelic, is really a terror and they are worried about what he might do as they try to plan and prepare for the birthday party. At the same time, Ruby gets the tingle in her fingers again. Unfortunately, when we get angry at someone we often say things or wish things that are not very nice. When you have wishing power that grants those wished, you end up with big problems.

This is another fun book that little children will enjoy, especially little girls. All's well that ends well in the Ruby Wishfinger books with Ruby learning another very important lesson. I recommend this book for family, classroom, school and public libraries for children from 5 to 8. It is a great beginning chapter book for those children that are ready for that or a read aloud if not.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Steffi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and Wombat books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I definitely enjoyed Ruby's second adventure. The story was again very creative and entertaining, though I found it less funny than the first book. I can still little kids enjoying it.

I also think there was a bit too much repetion of the previous book in the beginning.
Overall this is another cute little story which I think is highly entertaining for children and their parents.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fab little book, and I can easily see it being a firm favourite. Ruby is a great character and I can definitely see this book being read over and over. The story had a couple of twists and it runs along at a really nice pace. Highly recommended - 4 stars.