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Beezel and Mimi Trimoni can’t wait to perform their magic show in Amsterdam. But it isn’t long before the girls are embroiled in a dramatic mystery involving another of the magic coins—a coin that can shrink almost any object to a twelfth of its original size! Only with their trademark ingenuity and teamwork can the girls once again solve the mystery and save the day.
"A wild adventure, with many quirky characters, this series is living up to its expectations." - Kirkus Reviews
"Smallcomb has an expressive style of writing...
... many humorous situations throughout this fast-paced fantasy. Fans of Anne Martin and Laura Godwin's The Doll People will likely enjoy this book." - School Library Journal, December 2005
"... Pam Smallcomb juggles a lively plot - complete with cute movie star, nefarious reporter, cuddly python and shape-shifting tricks - with all the aplomb and good humor of her young female characters. ... Create a magical evening by curling up with this book and a big bowl of popcorn." - Washington Parent Magazine , December 2005
"...combination of humor, magic, and even a love story of sorts will appeal to fans of mystery and adventure novels alike." - Children's Literature - Norah Piehl, March 2006
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"If you like magical twins, or mysteries of hidden treasures, Book Reviews by Kids
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a
tale of two sisters and a
magic coin
that changes their lives Beezel and Mimi Trimoni are eleven-year-old twins and magicians. They love doing tricks, but what they love even more is ka-poofing: real magic that allows them to change people and animals into other animals. Only they have this power, through their amazing and unique Changing Coin. The girls are thrilled when a mysterious magician, The Great Paparella, challenges them to a magic duel at the famous Merlin Hotel, but they both feel that there is something strange about him. Could he be after their coin? Adventures galore ensue and ka-poofing magic reigns as Beezel and Mimi go on a wild ride to save the Changing Coin from changing hands. This fantastic romp celebrates the thrilling magic of the stage with flair and gusto. But all the tricks in the world don't compare to the very special magic that happens between these two best friends. (ages 7-12) |
"... Pam Smallcomb's newest offering The Trimoni Twins and the Changing Coin begs to be read aloud a chapter at a time. But don't be surprised if your kids refuse to go to bed until they see what happens next–or start reading ahead on their own. ... In the twins, Smallcomb gives middle-school readers not one but two girl characters with lots of smarts and derring-do." - Washington Parent Magazine
- Children's Literature - Wendy Glenn, Ph.D.
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"It is a great story, full of exciting events, and I would recommend this book to anyone!" Book Reviews by Kids
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Mac McGerp is the best burper in Withersberg. In fact, he's a famous champion burper - he can even move objects with his burps! Lido Katz is his best friend. They're not so much bad kids as they are a little bit of healthy trouble. But nothing prepares them for the arrival of Mrs. Goodbody, their sixth principal in so many years. There's nothing good about Mrs. Goodbody. In fact, she's out to get Mac kicked out of school for his award-winning burps. And if Mac gets kicked out, Mac and Lido's dream of someday owning the Surf & Burp shop in the Bahamas may just go down the drain…how can they get rid of Mrs. Goodbody before she gets rid of him? A hilarious romp through the perils of - Eeerrrrp! - fifth grade. (ages 9 and up) |
selected as one of the Best Children's Books of 2004 by The Independent, London, England
"[A] humorously earnest . . . school comedy and a modern tall tale." -School Library Journal
"Smallcomb's rollicking farce offer[s] humourous, graphic descriptions of these larger-than-life emissions. This is easily envisioned as lightweight, kid-pleasing film fare. Readers in search of laughs will enjoy turning these pages." - Publishers Weekly
"A good time is had by all . . . Let the burping contests begin!" - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"…enjoyable page-turner, this will appeal to middle-graders who love gross-out stories." -- Ed Sullivan, Booklist
"...sure to catch the imaginations of upper elementary students graduating from chapter books to short novels. ... will engage even the adults who take the time to read it. ... read The Last Burp of Mac McGerp. It's a hilarious tale no matter how old, or proper, you are! " - Florida Media Quarterly
The Last Burp of Mac McGerp is a Bloomsbury USA publication written by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Lizzy Bromley
AHOY MATEYS!
The
sign
said learn to be a CARD-CARRYING PIRATE IN THREE WEEKS. Well, no one
had to tell Marlon twice - she had only been dressing up as a pirate
every Halloween since she could remember. And what better way to spend
an otherwise boring summer than with plank-walking, deck-swabbing,
treasure-hunting, honest-to-goodness pirates?Join Marlon as she plunges headfirst into a summer full of adventure and discovers that there is more to becoming a pirate than sailing the high seas! (ages 7-10
"…lighthearted transition book for readers ready for a chapter book." - School Library Journal
"... For those young readers ready to move into novels, this is a featherlight way to make the leap, with lots of pirate talk thrown in." - Booklist
Camp Buccaneer is a Simon & Schuster Ready for Chapters written by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.