Penelope Anne
Cole’s Magical Matthew is a wonderful
story about a boy with a secret magical power—the ability to fix anything from
broken toys to flat tires. However, he
doesn’t fix things in the typical way.
He simply wishes them repaired, and they become “like new again.” Matthew’s only dilemma is that he doesn’t
know if he should reveal his unique, magical gift to anyone, namely to his
friend Lily.
Much to
Matthew’s disappointment, Lily, his good friend and wheelchair-bound neighbor,
is not “fixable.” As much as he wishes
for her to be well, his magic will not work on his friend. However, Lily seems to cherish Matthew’s
friendship and his ability to repair her things. As the two spend time together, Matthew must
decide if he should reveal the secret way he fixes things to his friend. Then, one day, everything in Matthew’s world
drastically changes…
Penelope
Cole’s story will grab the readers’ hearts and keep them wondering what will
happen next. Kevin Collier’s delightful
illustrations compliment the text beautifully, bringing the magical story to
life. But Magical Matthew is more than just a story about magic. It’s also a story about friendship, empathy,
and kind deeds. Between the clever tale,
including catchy verses, and the colorful illustrations, the reader will be
engaged from start to finish. This book
is a great read for both children and parents and will leave a
smile on the face of every reader.
-Stacey
Marshall, Author of Captain Courage and
the Fear-Squishing Shoes
Available from www.guardianangelpublishing.com/captain-courage1.htm
Available from www.guardianangelpublishing.com/captain-courage1.htm
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