Sticks & Stones (Upside-Down Magic #2) Audio CD – CD, May 31, 2016

{My thoughts} – This is a beautifully written sequel to Upside Down Magic. Nory and Bax are still attempting to find their rhythm with their upside down magic. They are both still in the Upside Down Magic class at Dunwiddle Magic School with the same classmates. However, this time they have tutors within the school to help them try to have a better grasp on their magic and why it keeps turning out so much more different then everyone else.They are being tutored by the coach is is helping them to learn techniques that can help them stay centered while they are transformed into animals or rocks as the case me be. So, far things seem to be going well for them, however, there are a lot of odd things going on at the school in terms of magic and no one wants to admit whether or not they are behind it. The upside down magic class swears it isn’t them and the rest of the school swears it isn’t them.It makes one wonder just who it might be that is causing all the trouble. Especially since there is a rift between the up side down magic class and a number of the other students. Some of the other students don’t want the up side down magic class to continue at the school and are trying to find ways to convince other students as well as the principal to side with them and do away with the class all together. Could those students be the blame for the strange occurrences? Or is is the upside down magic class and they are afraid to be called even more things because they can’t keep their magic in check?If you’d like to know you’ll need to read the book. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did. It is well written, has a lot of playful banter and silly catch phases within the pages. It is also rather entertaining to read the names of the animals that Nory seems to be able to transform into. I look forward to reading book three in this series in the near future!

I think I've bought at least 3 copies of this book to give to kids I know, all well-received. It's a well written cute story that appeals to both boys and girls. I happen to know a number of kiddos with learning differences, ADHD, etc., and it gives them a good perspective on being different without being overly preachy.

Upside down magic has become one of my daughter’s favorite books. We found the 1st one at the library and now we are hooked. The characters and story line and well written and relatable. I highly recommend it.

It is a cute story and a challenge for a reader who was struggling.

My 8 year old daughter and I have had lots of enjoyment together reading this book series together. She loves this series and has read all of the books several times. Now she waiting for the next book in the series to be released! What more can I say it is just a great book series!

Review from childLiked-the coach of Nory & Bax helped Bax hear when he turns into a rock (now he can hear every time)Disliked-nothing

I definitely loved this book and I was laughing the whole time I was reading and I think anyone interested in magic would like it. The book is also nerve racking, frustrating (in a good way), and heart warming.

First it is good and like us but we need some cool stuff.ok so I'm gonna leave it to you ok

Christmas gift.

This book he said was amazing! Only downside is only the first book of this series is on AR reading tests.

Mia figlia (8 anni) ha adorato questa serie, libri letteralmente divorati

Perfect condition, my son was delighted

Superb. Clever, funny and very cute. Deals with being an outsider and knowing it's alright to be one. Very cute.