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Book Review: The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox

November 25, 2009 by Darlene



The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox is quite the fun and exciting adventure and one I enjoyed. This book is rated for ages 9-12 but we all know I am way past that and I found it a great tale even for an adult to escape into. It takes you on a journey to another world filled with gnomes, fairies, dwarfs, an evil queen and even animals that can talk.

The story is about Kristina, who when we first meet her, we find that she is a lonely twelve-year old girl who is an outcast at school. The kids tease her and she just can’t seem to fit in no matter how hard she tries. At Christmas time her teacher gives her an old dusty hatbox and tells her that it’s time for it to be passed on. She awakens one night to a strange noise that just won’t go away and she discovers it’s coming from the hatbox. Kristina finally gets into the box and finds a ball inside that when dropped in her hand, turns hot. Next thing she knows, she wakes up in the land of Bernovem and her adventure begins.

The thing is in Bernovem, Kristina is important. It turns out she is ‘the chosen one’. The one who can save Bernovem from the evil Queen Sentiz. All she has to do is get the Magic Warble to it’s final resting place. Thankfully to help her along she has Prince Werrien, a young and handsome boy who is the rightful Prince of Bernovem. His mother has been imprisoned on Treachery Island since Queen Sentiz came to rule over Bernovem.

So begins the journey that Kristina and Werrien embark on. There is also the small matter of three kids from Kristina’s school that have happened to land in Bernovem as well. Even though though these kids have been cruel to Kristina, she just can’t leave them behind to the wiles of Queen Sentiz. Together Kristina and Werrien, with the help of a whole host of other characters, battle zelbocks (the Queen’s army), the weather, and even people they thought they could trust.

The Magic Warble is much more than just your average adventure story. We see Kristina grow stronger in her confidence as the story goes on and we see just how loyal the bonds of friendship can be. There is no offensive language or scenes in the book and would be perfectly readable for the 9-12 age group and maybe younger depending on a child’s reading skill. In the world of exciting adventures and unique characters, The Magic Warble is the perfect reading choice. Spending this magical time in Bernovem was just what I needed right now – a little escape to a magical other world.

I read The Magic Warble for Victoria Simcox’s Blog Tour with Pump Up Your Book. You can visit the website of Victoria Simcox and you can buy The Magic Warble here in the US and here in Canada.

My Thanks…to Dorothy with Pump Up Your Book for my review copy of The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox.

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Filed Under: 100+ Reading Challenge 2009, 2009 ARC Reading Challenge, 2009 Book Reviews, Your Book Promotion Blog Tours

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  1. Nicola says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    This sounds wonderful! Thanks.

  2. itsJUSTme-wendy says

    November 25, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Oh, this book looks so cute! I love the beautiful cover!
    Nice review.
    Have a great Thanksgiving – Dar!

  3. Jenn's Bookshelves says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Oh! This sounds like a perfect book for John-John! I'll have to check and see if the library has a copy!

  4. Vivienne says

    November 25, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I really want this now. It sounds so beautiful and the cover is really eye catching.

  5. Jody says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Sounds like a fun book. And what a gorgeous cover! Great review.

  6. April says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I have this one to review for the tour next week. Great review and I can't wait to get it squeezed in this wkend!!

  7. Wanda says

    November 25, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    My youngest daughter would absolutely love this one! Thanks for the great review, Dar.

    ** Love the changes you made to your blog, it is loading soooo much faster! 🙂 My PC actually froze on my last couple of visits. 🙁 **

  8. Victoria Simcox says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    I see you are a fellow Canadian. Thanks so much for the great review. Victoria Simcox

  9. Gwendolyn B. says

    November 25, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    I'm reading this for the tour, too, and also enjoying the escapism!

  10. Staci says

    November 25, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    I didn't think you were a day past 11 and a half!! LOL!! Sounds good and I'm sure to recommend it to a student!!

  11. TheChicGeek says

    November 26, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Ooooh, Dar, love that cover!
    I'm on vacation but I wanted to pop over and wish you a Super Happy Thanksgiving!
    Have a Wonderful Day tomorrow!
    Hugs 🙂
    Kelly

  12. Veens says

    November 27, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I will surely keep this in mind for my young cousins! This sounds like a great book!

  13. Seeking Simplicity says

    November 27, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Thanks for the lovely review. I know this book will make a perfect stocking stuffer for my 9 year old niece Audrey who loves to read.

    Actually… I just discovered your blog… so today I'm sitting aside time to read past entries.

    I just finished The Christmas List…and am in the mood now to read some great Christmas stories.

  14. wisteria says

    November 29, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    Thanks for the review. I bet my students in the media center would love this one. Thanks. Wisteria

  15. Alice Teh says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:23 am

    I love stories for children and I think they're perfect for adults like us too. Thanks for sharing this!

    P/S: I do get funny looks and comments from my friends and family when I gush about children's books. They don't know what they're missing!

  16. Zibilee says

    December 1, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    This looks like a great read and I think it would make a great gift for the son of a friend. Glad you liked it!

  17. carolsnotebook says

    December 3, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    My daughter might like this one. Thanks.

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