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In Abby’s world, magic isn’t anything special: it’s a part of everyday life. So when Abby learns that she has zero magical abilities, she’s branded an "Ord"—ordinary, bad luck, and quite possibly a danger to society. The outlook for kids like Abby isn’t bright. Many are cast out by their families, while others are sold to treasure hunters (ordinary kids are impervious to spells and enchantments). Luckily for Abby, her family enrolls her in a school that teaches ordinary kids how to get around in a magical world. But with treasure-hunting kidnappers and carnivorous goblins lurking around every corner, Abby’s biggest problem may not be learning how to be ordinary—it’s whether or not she’s going to survive the school year!
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Oh my gosh I LOVE this book!!!!! It was so adorable and cute, and a blast to read.
So, I don't know about you, but my family doesn't do Harry Potter (and the like), and so anything with the word 'magic' in it raises some eyebrows in the house; You can guess I was slightly worried when I started that my mom was going to flag me on it, and have to read it first (which isn't a bad thing, it just takes her a super long time to even start the book :) ) but she didn't, and I honestly wouldn't have the slightest problem with recommending this book. CRB never delved into the subject, and when it was talked about, it was just like normal everyday life-- as it's supposed to be in the book. The rest of it was very clean ( a couple references to smooching -- when they're talking about Abby's brother Gil's romance novels) and no swearing that I remember-- and I finished it less than 3 hours ago. I loved Abby, because she was funny, sarcastic -- something like me :P -- but brave ( not like me ;) ). I recommend this book 100% to anyone over 8. Thanks again to Sierra @Yearningtoread for the giveaway!!!!
~ JAM
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