Readers' Favorite Book Review
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
"Magical Mea" by Penelope Anne Cole is an exciting story about Matthew and his
little sister Mea. The story deals with Mea acquiring magical powers
when Matthew loses his. Though Matthew wants to teach Mea how to use it,
she refuses his help because she wants to do it her own way. The book
is a must read for children who are getting into reading for the first
time. The story is thrilling. The language is simple. The illustrations
are bright and colorful. What more does a child need? Mea's parents,
brother Matthew and grandmother Nonie are all sketched so very well that
they stay in your mind. The visual part of the book also enhances the
story line. Mea is illustrated well. She looks mischievous with her
curls and cheeks and naughty expressions. Her vivacity comes through in
all the pictures. It is a proof of how the author and the illustrator
complement each other very well which attributes to the success of the
story.
'Magical Mea' is a book that is apt for read-aloud sessions and story
telling time for children. It is important that when children first
start reading the books should be bright and radiant in all the aspects.
The book meets all those requirements. There is a lot of energy and
bounce in the theme and the way the story proceeds which is important in
a children's book. While reading the book I kept wondering what pranks
trickster Mea was going to come up with next.
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