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Magic Charms: The Adventure Begins

Ten-year-old Kasandra Cortez moves to America with her family. Far away from her homeland of Brazil, Kasandra is nervous about starting at a different school and making new friends. As strange events begin to unfold around Kasandra and her newfound friends, the group discovers that they have been chosen to be agents for a secret organization whose mission is to save animals in danger all over the world. Together, Kasandra, Darling, Shakira, and John learn the value of friendship and the power of courage as they journey into an adventurous world linked by gems, constellations, and animals!

Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Review

Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite:

Ten-year-old Kasandra Cortez is not too happy about moving all the way to America from her home in Brazil in the storybook Magic Charms: The Adventure Begins, Book One by Louise Marie Miller. Her parents think America has better schools and jobs and their mother has been working hard to get the family ready for this big change in culture and language. Kasandra is worried about moving to a new house, starting at a new school, and speaking a new language. Once they reach America, Kasandra and her sister Maria love their new house. Kasandra joins MaryEllen Bay Middle School, and her life takes an interesting turn when, along with her friends Shakira, Darling, and John, they are recruited to join the Animal Guard where they will travel worldwide to save animals on every continent.

This story will take young readers on an adventurous and fantastical journey where they learn about spirit animals, the Animal Guard, the brother and sister Vulture and Crow, constellations, and many other fascinating things that will keep them glued to the book till the very end. There is an element of mystery and secrecy that makes the story intriguing and captivating. The plot is exciting and there is not a moment of boredom as the story unravels. Whether it is the room hidden at the end of the east hallway in Kasandra's house, or the rings, or Avo's knowledge about the spirit animals, there is a lot of excitement in the plot. All the characters are charming and lovable, and I am sure that, like me, young readers will be eagerly waiting to know what is going to happen in Book Two.

Magic Charms: The Kangaroo Kraze

Everyday life comes to an abrupt halt for Kasandra, Darling, Shakira, and John when the friends find themselves wandering the outback of Australia. With the help of a furry new friend and some awesome spy gear, the crew must figure out a way to save a mob of kangaroos from falling under the control of villains, Crow and Vulture.

Readers’ Favorite 5 Star Review

Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite:

Kasandra and her sister Maria had moved from Brazil to Hartford, Connecticut and they have settled well into the new place and their new school, MaryEllen Bay Middle School. Kasandra and her friends, John, Shakira, and Darling, have been recruited to Animal Guard, a secret organization where they have to travel the globe together to save animals and their habitats from all sorts of dangers. The biggest dangers are Crow and Vulture, the former members of the group. Magic Charms: The Kangaroo Kraze, Book Two by Louise Marie Miller takes young readers to the Australian Outback along with Kasandra, John, Shakira, and Darling who have to save a mob of kangaroos from villains Crow and Vulture. Will they succeed in their mission?

The author combines normalcy with fantasy, intrigue, suspense, mystery, and friendship in the plot of Magic Charms: The Kangaroo Kraze, just like Book One, and takes readers on an adventurous journey aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean and in the Australian outback. The narration is detailed and descriptive and there is an element of surprise as the story progresses that will keep readers glued to the pages. The vivid portrayals will take readers right into the scenes along with the characters, making the story palpable and real for them. All the characters, be it Miss Kalisto, Mojo, and the others, complement the main characters nicely, and readers will also enjoy learning about the animals in the Australian outback: koala bears, kookaburras, one of the native birds of Australia, and kangaroos.

Magic Charms: Penguins in Paris

"An exciting adventure packed full of twists and turns. 

A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended." 

-The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Navigate unchartered territory and forge new friendships...  

The holidays are fast approaching and Kasandra, Shakira, John, and Darling have settled nicely into their roles as Animal Guard agents. The fearless foursome have gained the confidence it takes to face any challenge… that is, until they discover a note warning them to stay away from France. But who wants to keep them out of the foreign country, and why? As if the cryptic message isn’t enough to unnerve them, a school cooking competition forces the friends to spend more time with their snobby classmate, Jessica Morrison. Now, they must reconsider what it really means to be a team.

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Magic Charms: Canadian Castaways

Unearth the mysteries of the past...

Brazil native Kasandra Cortez couldn't be happier with the group of friends she has made at MaryEllen Bay Middle School since her family moved to America. Not only are they fun to hang around with everyday, they also happen to be pretty great at saving animals all over the planet. Yep, that’s right, the friends are agents of a secret organization called the Animal Guard. They each wear a ring made of magic charms which allows them to teleport around the world to save animals from dangerous situations.

When Kasandra’s Aunt Lory comes to town for a business meeting, the agents begin to make some interesting discoveries about the organization's past. Will the secrets they unveil hold the key to the future of the Animal Guard?

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