Title: The Rosemary SpellAuthor: Virginia Zimmerman
Publisher: Clarion
Genres: Mystery, Middle Grade
Publication Date: December 1, 2015
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Best friends Rosie and Adam find an old book with blank pages that fill with handwriting before their eyes. Something about this magical book has the power to make people vanish, even from memory. The power lies in a poem—a spell. When Adam's older sister, Shelby, disappears, they struggle to retain their memories of her as they race against time to bring her back from the void, risking their own lives in the process.
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Review: The Rosemary Spell by Virginia Zimmerman
The Rosemary Spell by Virginia Zimmerman really drew me in and refused to let go. This book has such an amazing and creative concept, and a mystery all rolled into one. Mystery is a genre that I have been loving recently and this book did not disappoint. Geared for a middle grade audience, The Rosemary Spell is quite enjoyable and makes for a quick read.
❀ An Interesting Concept
The Rosemary Spell has such an interesting concept! There is witchcraft, an old book filled with secrets, and so many more magical elements. In a nutshell, the main characters, Adam and Rosie, find a book that is seemingly blank, but soon fill with writing. The book is very powerful and has the ability to make their friend, Shelby, go missing. It was so much fun following Adam and Rosie as they try and bring Shelby back into our world.
❀ A Page-Turner
The mysterious nature of The Rosemary Spell is what hooks the reader from the onset. It is sort of like a puzzle with plenty of mystery to whet your appetite. The reader can solve the pixel of the old book and Shelby’s disappearance along with the characters. This book is a real enjoyable thrill as the characters struggle to remember who Shelby is, and keeps the reader flipping pages madly.
❀ A Simplistic Story
Although I really loved The Rosemary Spell, I would say that this story is definitely quite simplistic. The puzzle inside isn’t overly complex, and there is definitely no major plot twist at the end. Also, I found the book to be pretty predictable, however it certainly did not lessen my enjoyment for it. Middle graders, though, will most likely enjoy the fun and fast paced adventure.
❀ Fun Story
The Rosemary Spell by Virginia Zimmerman is such a magical novel that is filled with puzzles. It is quite fun to solve the mysteries along with the character! I am certain that middle graders will fall in love with story and its wonderful cast of characters. I recommend this book to someone who is looking for a quick mystery to read.
About Virginia Zimmerman
Virginia Zimmerman writes novels for young readers and teaches literature at Bucknell University to somewhat older readers. She loves chocolate, cheese, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, reading aloud to her children and getting lost in a good book. She hopes readers young and old will get lost in her first novel, THE ROSEMARY SPELL, forthcoming from Clarion Books.
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This sounds really interesting. Looks like a good book.
This looks like a good book
Anything that has witchcraft in it intrigues me, and this one has intrigued me from the beginning. I love the cover and it just sounds so good! I would love to read this one, and your review makes me think I will like it!
This is a very different book! Or maybe it’s because I haven’t read many books that centre around things like witchcraft! I am very interested in this book, it’s going on my TBR immediately! 😊
I hope that you like it too! It is a different kind of book, for sure. 🙂
I already noticed this one on NetGalley the other week. I’m definitely requesting it now (and keeping my fingers crossed because I’m not from one the preferred countries). Sounds lovely!
I hope that you are approved! Enjoy! 🙂
Thanks for the introduction to this book. It sounds interesting.
This mystery novel sounds like something I just need to get on my hands on! I love a quick read in between some of the long, drawn out novels and series I always end up reading so this seems perfect.
I love mysteries so immediately this drew my attention and it Sounds super good! Thanks for putting it on my radar.
I like that it has so many elements I like- mystery, magic, etc.
This sounds like a book that my little niece would really enjoy!
My daughter is a huge book lover! I’m thinking she would love this!
Mystery and magic! Sounds good to me!
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The book sounds fascinating. Thanks for the review!
This sounds really great!