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    A Question of Magic

    By E.D. Baker

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    Serafina is living the normal life of a village girl when she gets a mysterious letter from a great-aunt she's never heard of. Little does she know, her great-aunt is actually Baba Yaga, the witch. Summoned to her great-aunt's magical cottage, Serafina's life takes an amazing turn as she finds herself acquiring the powers of Baba Yaga. But as she grows into her new role, answering the first question any stranger might ask her with the truth, she learns that telling the future doesn't always mean knowing the right answers!

    In her own unique way, bestselling author E.D. Baker has crafted a funny and romantic story that combines some fabulous details from the original Slavic tale, with a wonderful new twist!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateApr 10, 2014
    ISBN9781408847015
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    A Question of Magic
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    E.D. Baker

    E. D. Baker is the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series, The Wide-Awake Princess series, The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker series, and many other delightful books for young readers, including A Question of Magic, Fairy Wings,and Fairy Lies. Her first book, The Frog Princess, was the inspiration for Disney's hit movie The Princess and the Frog. She lives with her family and their many animals in Churchville, Maryland. www.talesofedbaker.com Facebook/EDBakerAuthor

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    • 4/5
      About: After receiving a note telling her to come visit her great Aunt b/c she has inherited something Serafina must decide whether to go or not. She has a good life back at home, a loving family and a boyfriend. Finally though she decides to go, but little does she know what she has truly inherited.... and it's something she can't back out of. Review: I really enjoy reading books by E.D. Baker. The author really knows how to write a good fantasy story. Full of an awesome storyline, memorable characters and enough action, magic and adventure to see a reader to the end of the story. "A Question of Magic was one of these stories. It had a cute storyline, one that wasn't too predictable and a fun little read. It can definitaly be very strange at times though, and even though it sounds weird it's the talking cat and talking skulls that make the story worth it. Who knew talking skulls could be so funny. The bad: I guess the only parts that disappointed me about this story was Serafina's changing age, and the ending. I just find it annoying how she kept getting younger and older. I suppose it made sense, but it's just annoying trying to picture a 14 or 15 year old as a 80 or 90 year old! Also ( and SKIP this next part if you don't like Spoilers!) I guess I worded that wrong b/c it really was a good ending it was just part of the ending that I didn't like. I didn't like who the new Baba Yaga was. She seemed willing and all but it just wasn't right. She asked how to make her mom better, and Serafina ( or Baby Yaga) gave her answer....but she was wrong. I guess this part may make more sense to you if you read the book. All in all this a cute story and worth the read. What will Serafina inherit? Will she ever be able to return home and to the people she loves? And if she does will they still accept her? Read "A Question of Magic" to find out.
    • 4/5
      Thanks to Netgalley.com for allowing me access to this title.

      A wonderfully fun magical retelling of Baba Yaga. The story had a nice flow and the characters had personality. Great for those who are already fans of E.D. Baker and recommended for fans of Patrica Wrede and Vivian Vande Velde.
    • 5/5
      A Question of Magic by E.D. Baker a retelling of the Baba Yaga folktale. Serafina, soon to be engaged, inherits her distant is aunt's home, only to discover it comes with a curse. Now she is to be the next Baba Yaga, whether or not she wants to.The rules for being Baba Yaga are simple. Serafina can't leave the house until she proves she has embraced her new role in life. She can only answer one question from each person as Baba Yaga. All other questions will be just as herself. She can only go where the house takes her, though she can request certain stops. For each question she answers, she becomes noticeably older.The book has three acts: the application of the curse, learning to live with it, breaking the curse. It's a quick and satisfying read. Knowing about the Russian folktale isn't necessary to fully enjoy the book; Baker does a good job of weaving in what you need to know.