Reviews

For A DASH OF MAGIC:

“Hilarious… Readers will savor this latest Bliss family adventure… Fantastic fantastical fare.”
– Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

 

For BLISS:

“Quite delicious and very funny.”
– Wall Street Journal

 

“Middle-grade readers who enjoy slapstick humor and fantastical adventures will get a generous helping of each here in what amounts to an impressive debut.”
– Boston Globe

 

“Delicious and exciting.”
– Washington Post

 

“Littlewood’s first novel mixes the sincere and the silly with entertaining results.”
– Publishers Weekly

 

“A heroine with baking in her blood and a zany plot liberally sprinkled with humor blend into fun family adventure. Lighthearted bliss.”
– Kirkus Reviews

 

“Humor abounds in this sweet story that stresses the importance of family, and readers will enjoy getting to know the eccentric Bliss family”
– School Library Journal

 

“The children’s attempts at magic and the subsequent flubs simply make this cannot-put-it-down delectable.”
– VOYA

 

“This sweet (but never syrupy) story has surprising substance and broad appeal. A humorous tone, clear, thoughtful writing, and a brisk pace will also ensure that this one is gobbled up quickly.”
– Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books