Special Powers

by Mary Hoffman

A fantasy adventure that is set in the real world. The story finds Archie with the ability to read people's minds, her brother, Fitz, can teleport through time, and both their parents are shape-shifters.

Genres: Fantasy

200 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

See also works published under Mary Lassiter

Mary Hoffman is a bestselling British author and reviewer, born in 1945. She is a true enthusiast of Italy and spends a lot of her time there, which shows in her Stravaganza novels: a series currently in publication. In total, she has written over 80 books, including the aforementioned Stravaganza series and the bestselling picture book, Amazing Grace. Mary is also the editor of a review magazine Armadillo for kids.

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Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this luring in a box when I had a sort out. It's a really enjoyable little read.

[Jenne]

Had to add this when I read this synopsis "A girl helps save her library with the help of aliens."

[Dipika · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book when i was very young and impressionable. I remember loving it. Still think of it fondly.

[Lamya Al Zadjali · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Loved the story of this book, but it was kinda difficult for me to read don't know why, but it wasn't bad.