Teen Fiction - School, Teen Fiction - Romance & Friendship, Teen Fiction - Horror & Suspense
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Overview
High school's a dog-eat-dog world, but Vickie Marotti has an edge. Scorned by the jocks and cheerleaders? Misunderstood by the uptight vice principal? No problem. Not when you're an adept street magician, hexing bullies who dare harass you or your outcast friends!But then cute and popular upperclassman Gio Carson recognizes the truth: Vick's no more a witch than she is class president. Her dark curses are nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Will he tell the world, or will it be their little secret? Vick is about to learn a valuable lesson: that real magic lies in knowing your true friends.
Editorials
KLIATT
This book perfectly describes an alienated teenager in the hostile environment of high school. There are cliques everywhere and Vickie Marotti, known as Vick, does not fit into any of the groups. So from having moved around a lot, she has devised a personality that works for her. Vick becomes a special outcast. She is a feared witch with special powers. By using magic tricks, she portrays herself as someone to be feared. She attracts a small following that appears to worship her, and she in turn protects them from all the misfortunes of the world. Vick's act is running smoothly along until a new boy comes and recognizes her talents. He's a cute and popular upperclassman and respects her skills. It's an old story, of teenagers mistreating their fellow students and everyone trying to peacefully co-exist in a threatening environment. This tale is perfect for library shelves. KLIATT Codes: JS—Recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2004, Dorchester , 198p., Ages 12 to 18.—Sherri Ginsberg
Book Details
Published
March 1, 2004
Publisher
Smooch
Pages
198
Format
Paperbound
ISBN
9780843953107