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On her 12th birthday, Poppy is shocked to learn she is a genie, and as she struggles to learn the proper skills at Tweenie Genie School, she wonders how she will balance her responsibilities while still taking part in her life as a normal girl. Book #1
Quick Summary
Poppy's life takes a magical turn when she discovers on her 12th birthday that she's actually a genie, and suddenly she's not just worrying about homework and friends anymore she's got to learn how to be a proper genie at Tweenie Genie School. The book does a really fun job of capturing that feeling of being thrown into something totally unexpected and having to figure it out as you go, which makes it easy for kids to connect with Poppy. It's perfect for kids who love silly, fast-paced stories with a touch of magic, and it works especially well for chapter book readers in grades 2-4 who want something with real substance but still feels light and fun. There's a lot of humor packed in, plus the whole theme of trying to keep your normal life together while also handling big new responsibilities will resonate with anyone who's ever felt pulled in different directions. Parents will appreciate that it has genuine heart underneath the silliness, and there's nothing too scary or intense just a lot of genie-related mishaps and the occasional lesson learned the hard way. If your kid enjoyed books like "Marvin Masminer" or stories with magic school settings, this is a great next pick, and it leaves things open for more adventures with Poppy in the series.