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Description
When Melanie Maplethorpe shows up to school dressed as a witch just like Heidi, Heidi decides to get revenge on her mean classmate. But her plan backfires, and she risks losing all her friends in the process. Book #4 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series.
Quick Summary
Imagine the scene: a fellow student shows up at school dressed exactly like Heidi, the little witch from class, and Heidi's jealousy flares into a plan to out-do her with a magical disguise that backfires in the funniest way possible. She whips up a potion that turns the school hallway into a chaotic Halloween parade, inadvertently scaring her friends and nearly costing her their trust. The story is pitched perfectly for early readers in grades K-3, with short chapters, big type, and goofy illustrations that keep the momentum light and lively. Parents will find a gentle lesson hiding behind the mischief how a bit of jealousy can snowball if you let it, and why owning who you are beats copying someone else. Kids who enjoy whimsical magic and mischief, especially those who already love books like "The Magic Tree House" or "My Weird School," will instantly connect with Heidi's mix of cleverness and heartfelt regret. It's a quick, funny, slightly spooky adventure that also opens the door to a chat about empathy, making it a great pick for both bedtime reading and classroom read-alouds.