[Magic in Manhattan 03] • Spells & Sleeping Bags

At long last, Rachel's powers have arrived and she's a bona fide get-your-broom-ready witch! And it's happened just in time. No Manhattan for her this summer—she's spending her vacation at Camp Wood Lake.

But she's having some serious issues:

Mosquitoes in the Adirondacks are incredibly thirsty.

Her stepmom keeps sending embarrassing feminine hygiene care packages.

She accidentally zapped away all her clothes.

And there's a backstabber in her cabin intent on making life miserable.

Good thing Rachel's a witch.

From BooklistAlthough it can stand alone, Mlynowski's third story featuring the Weinstein sisters will be eagerly grabbed by fans of Bras Broomsticks (2005) and Frogs French Kisses (2006). Likable Rachel, who has joined her sister and their mother as a witch, explores her new powers during summer camp, where she tries to engineer a kiss with her longtime crush while avoiding the nasty attentions of spoiled Liana. Of course, Rachel has not yet mastered her magical skills, which leads to plenty of entertaining mishaps. Carton, Debbie

About the AuthorSarah Mylnowski is the author of numerous novels, including Bras Broomsticks and Frogs French Kisses. She spent nine summers at sleep-away camp, where she enjoyed campfires, color wars, and conjuring up excuses to get out of swimming lessons. She now lives and writes in New York City.

From the Hardcover edition.