Friendship across differences
Salem is impulsive and loves flying, while Whammy is nervous and careful; despite this, they are best friends and Whammy helps her.
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Frank Cammuso - Author
Expect a playful birthday-party adventure in which Salem’s determination meets unpredictable magic. Whammy’s cautious nature contrasts with Salem’s impulsiveness, giving their friendship a central role as plans unravel.
"Young witch Salem Hyde is stubborn, impulsive, and loves flying. Her cat companion, Whammy, is nervous, careful, and loves staying on the ground. Somehow, though, they're best friends. In this second book in the series, Salem is invited to a birthday party, and she wants to make sure everything goes perfectly. But from the invitations to the presents, party games, and spells gone awry, nothing happens exactly the way it should, and she'll need Whammy's help to sort it all out" -- Salem asks her animal companion, Whammy, to help her find the perfect gift for a birthday party, but Shelly and Mr. Fink get in the way, and she must use magic to get out of the jam.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceExpect a playful birthday-party adventure in which Salem’s determination meets unpredictable magic. Whammy’s cautious nature contrasts with Salem’s impulsiveness, giving their friendship a central role as plans unravel.
Salem is impulsive and loves flying, while Whammy is nervous and careful; despite this, they are best friends and Whammy helps her.
Salem wants the birthday party and gift to be perfect, but invitations, presents, games and spells do not go as planned.
The book offers a chance to notice how Salem responds when careful plans fail, and how her friendship with Whammy supports problem-solving.
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