Amelia Chamelia and the birthday party by Laura Sieveking
Ill. by Alyssa Bermudez. Penguin Random House, 2019. ISBN
9780143791669.
(Age: 6-8) Recommended. Themes: Birthdays. Magic. Camouflage. Amelia
is about to turn 8 and the birthday party she has planned will be
spectacular. Her Dad has told her that turning 8 will be
magical, but what will this mean? When her party invitations are
thrust into dangerous territory by a sudden gust of wind and the
'mean boys' at school present a problem for their retrieval, Amelia
discovers a magical skill that transforms her life. Her magical
talent of transformation is also used at her party to solve a
mystery . . . but should she tell her friends and will they even
believe her?
This is an undemanding but enjoyable tale for young female readers
that are beginning to explore easy fiction chapter books. The
problems explored are entirely appropriate for young readers, and
the magical solutions demonstrate a simple creative fantasy.
Inoffensive and charming.
Recommended for readers aged 6-8.
Carolyn Hull