Sarah Mlynowski Books

A thrilling adventure unfolds as characters embark on a journey to revisit their past. This return is filled with nostalgia, challenges, and the opportunity to confront unresolved issues. As they navigate familiar landscapes, they must grapple with the changes time has wrought, both within themselves and their relationships. The narrative promises a mix of excitement and emotional depth as they rediscover what was lost and find new paths forward.

In a whimsical twist on the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood, Abby and her brother find themselves on an unexpected adventure after using a magic mirror. Instead of reaching their friend's house, they must rescue Lali, the modern version of Red, and her unkind grandmother. Along the way, they discover that the wolf may not be the villain he seems, and they uncover a shocking secret about their own Nana, adding depth to their journey and challenging the traditional narrative.

The story revolves around a sleepover at Dunwiddle Magic School, where fifth graders engage in a scavenger hunt. Nory is determined to win the hunt to persuade her friend Elliott, who is attending a concert at a rival school, to remain at Dunwiddle instead of transferring to Sage Academy. With the help of her fellow upside-down magic friends, Nory must rally their cooperation and focus to achieve victory in the competition and keep her friendship intact.

Collects the first three volumes in the series that follows Abby and her younger brother Jonah as they travel through an antique mirror to enter various classic fairy tales.

Dory and her friends from Ms. Starr's Upside-Down Magic class set off on an overnight school field trip to Dragon Haven to learn how to care for dragons, but they meet other students with regular magic there and it is not long before the trouble starts.

The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, now a Disney Channel Original Movie! When Nory's magic first appeared, her father wanted her to go to fancy, selective Sage Academy, where he is the headmaster. But Nory's magic went upside-down at the worst possible moment . . . and she was sent to Dunwiddle Middle School instead! The good news? Nory loves Dunwiddle, and her best friends have upside-down magic, too! The bad news? When a flood wrecks Dun-widdle, Nory and her UDM friends are forced to relocate . . . to Sage Academy! Sure, there's a magical skunk garden, a school-wide Hide and Seek night, and expensive gloves that help Nory's friend Elliott with his flaring, but Nory's father and the rest of the teachers are super strict, and Nory doesn't feel like she fits in . . . at all. When she's offered the chance to stay at Sage for good, she has to decide where she belongs . . . and if Sage Academy can learn that magic comes in all shapes and sizes.

In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz... with hilarious and empowering results! Follow the yellow brick road... I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger! Now we have to: - Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow - Flee the flying monkeys - Learn to steer a hot-air balloon - Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day ...or we'll never escape -- and everyone knows there's no place like home! This edition is extra-magical, featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.

The concluding installment of the Magic in Manhattan series wraps up the enchanting and humorous adventures of its characters. Following the whimsical events of the previous books, this story promises to deliver a blend of magic, friendship, and laughter as the protagonists navigate their final challenges. Fans of the series can expect a delightful mix of charm and excitement, tying together the threads of the characters' journeys in a satisfying conclusion.

The story follows ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah as they uncover an antique mirror in their new home that serves as a portal to the Snow White fairy tale. As they navigate this enchanting world, they encounter beloved characters and face challenges that test their bravery and sibling bond. The adventure blends fantasy with themes of family and courage, inviting readers to explore the magic of fairy tales through the eyes of two young protagonists.

In this 10th installment of the series, Abby and Jonah find themselves intertwined with the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel. Their adventure takes them through a whimsical and perilous journey, where they must navigate the challenges of the fairy tale world while uncovering secrets and facing unexpected twists. This engaging narrative blends familiar folklore with fresh twists, highlighting themes of bravery and friendship as the characters confront magical obstacles.

The third book in a hilarious and heartfelt series about a group of magical misfits!

The latest installment in Mlynowski's bestselling series creatively reimagines the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." This new adventure introduces unique twists and characters, offering fresh perspectives on the beloved story while maintaining its enchanting essence. Readers can expect a blend of humor and fantasy as the narrative unfolds, making it a delightful continuation of the series that both fans and new readers will enjoy.

Abby and Jonah embark on an adventurous journey into the world of Aladdin in this ninth installment of the bestselling series. As they navigate the magical realms, they encounter new challenges and characters, blending familiar tales with fresh twists. The story promises excitement and discovery as the duo explores the rich themes of friendship and bravery while unraveling the mysteries of the enchanting narrative.

The plot revolves around Abby's concern for Jonah, who is confused by the fairy Maryrose's memories. Their attempt to communicate with her leads them to be unexpectedly transported through a mirror into the enchanting world of The Frog Prince. This adventure intertwines their reality with classic fairy tale elements, exploring themes of identity and the blending of different narratives.

Abby's first problem is that Jonah has lost all his memories of the magic mirror and their adventures, so when they get sucked through into Beauty and the Beast, he is unaware of the danger, and picks one of the Beast's roses--her second problem is locating Beauty and performing a match-making miracle in order to recover her brother, and still make it back to the real world before their parents miss them.

In this enchanting adventure, siblings Abby and Jonah journey through a magic mirror into the tale of Rapunzel. Determined to rewrite the story, they embark on a quest to rescue Rapunzel from her tower, reunite her with her parents, and ensure a joyous conclusion. Their bravery and creativity challenge the traditional narrative, offering a fresh take on a classic fairy tale.

Siblings Abby and Jonah, along with Abby's friend Robin, unexpectedly enter the fairy tale world of Sleeping Beauty. As the story unfolds, they encounter a twist: Sleeping Beauty awakens while Robin falls into a deep slumber. The siblings must navigate this enchanted realm and devise a plan to restore balance and wake Robin. Their adventure blends classic fairy tale elements with a fresh twist, showcasing themes of bravery and the importance of friendship.

When Abby and Jonah take a trip through the magic mirror into Jonah's favorite story, "Jack and the Beanstalk," things soon start to go wrong and they have to try and set the tale right.

Tired of being the middle sister, eleven-year-old Addie Asante uses a magical bracelet to switch places with her thirteen-year-old sister and discovers that being older is not necessarily easier--and worse, her baby sister is now living as Addie

The fourteenth book in the New York Times , PW , and USA Today bestselling series featuring fractured fairy tales for fearless kids! Guess where we are this time? The magic mirror has sent me and my brother, Jonah (plus our puppy, Prince), into the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears . Fun! There's porridge to taste, chairs to sit on, and beds to nap in. But Goldilocks is in a LOT of trouble, and if we can't help her, we might get stuck here forever! Now we have - Skateboard down a mountain - Convince the bear family NOT to eat us - Get one hundred gold coins - Escape the royal jail ...And find the one fairy tale character who can turn straw into gold... Wait... Rumpelstiltskin? What are YOU doing here?!

"This book was originally published in hardcover by Scholastic Press in 2016."--Title page verso.

1st book in this series. Miri refuses to use her witchy skills for the benefit of humankind, which is a drag, given that Rachel has an urgent need of some serious dance talent - not to mention a boyfriend like gorgeous, unobtainable Raf.

The adventure unfolds as Abby, Frankie, Robin, and the snobbish Penny find themselves immersed in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." This special edition not only reimagines the classic tale but also engages readers with puzzles, games, and an exclusive Q&A with the author, enhancing the experience and inviting interaction.

The story follows fifth-grader Becca, who, feeling abandoned after her best friend leaves her, wishes for friendship. When a magical bracelet fulfills her desire, she is initially thrilled but quickly learns that having many friends comes with unexpected complications. The narrative explores themes of friendship, the complexities of relationships, and the bittersweet nature of wishes, highlighting Becca's journey towards understanding true companionship.

The fifteenth magical installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids! This time, the magic mirror (with a little help from the magical fairy, Maryrose) sends Abby and Jonah into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And they have a task: find the enchanted ruby and bring it back to help Maryrose. But to do so, Abby and Jonah must follow the twelve sisters from their palace to the secret spot where they go dancing. Abby and Jonah will have to learn some moves of their own -- and dancing isn't easy when you don't know the steps! How will the two of them wriggle their way out of this magical mess?

Once again Abby and her brother Jonah go through the magic mirror in their basement, and this time they find themselves interfering in the Little Mermaid story--and needing to set things right and make sure everyone has a happy ending.

On their sixth trip through the magic mirror, Abby and Jonah find themselves in the story of the Snow Queen, a troubled character who chose power over family and friendship, and Abby has free the children the Queen has under her spell--with the help of her new friend, a talking reindeer called Ralph, and a strange girl named Sharon.

The narrative follows Abby and Jonah as they find themselves immersed in a modern, humorous retelling of Cinderella. This engaging tale combines classic fairytale elements with a contemporary twist, making it appealing to younger readers aged 7 and up. The story promises to entertain while offering a fresh perspective on a beloved classic.

In a thrilling adventure, Jonah and his friends are transported to Neverland by Peter Pan, but their safety is at risk. Abby, along with the fairy Maryrose, pursues them to protect them. As the story unfolds, Abby discovers a sinister scheme by the wicked fairy Gluck and Tinkerbell to imprison Maryrose in Neverland for eternity, adding tension and urgency to their quest.

The story follows ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah as they uncover an antique mirror in their new home, which magically transports them into the enchanting world of the Snow White fairy tale. As they navigate this classic tale, they encounter familiar characters and face challenges that test their bravery and resourcefulness, blending adventure with themes of courage and sibling bonds.

Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again. Maybe a new tutor can help Marigold manage her magic. And maybe her magic will come in handy as she and her friends in the Upside-Down Magic class band together to protest a new rule by their principal, a super unfair rule that bans them from bringing their amazing new toy dragons to school. But when Marigold starts shrinking her friends and the class bunny, it's a humongous problem! It's time to figure out how Marigold and her friends can make a big statement... without disappearing entirely!

From New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes more upside-down fun in the fifth book of this hilarious series.

Packed with introspective questions and gorgeous, un-retouched photographs that display the bodies of real, everyday women aimed at teaching young women that every body is beautiful and happiness comes in all shapes and sizes

"Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moment. Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause..."--back cover

Set in a magical world, this New York Times bestselling multi-author series combines the charm of American Girl with enchanting elements. Each story invites readers to explore unique characters and their adventures, emphasizing themes of friendship, dreams, and the power of wishes. The series offers a delightful blend of historical context and fantastical elements, making it a captivating read for young audiences.

The story features a girl in Texas who discovers a magical bracelet that thrusts her into a Groundhog Day-style time loop. Co-authored by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the narrative explores themes of time, choice, and the impact of one's actions as the protagonist navigates her unique predicament.

The first two books in the Magic in Manhattan series -- Bras & Broomsticks and Frogs & French Kisses -- now available in one volume! What if all your wishes could come true? In Bras & Bromsticks, fourteen-year-old Rachel learns the outrageously unfair fact that yes, magic exists, but she's not the one who's a witch: Miri, her younger sister, is! The magic continues in Frogs & French Kisses when the teeny-tiny love spell Rachel talks Miri into casting goes horribly wrong. Now the fate of their family, the world, and senior prom is in Rachel's hands. . . . Praise for Magic in Manhattan: “Sabrina fans will get a witchy kick out of Bras & Broomsticks!”—Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries, on Bras & Broomsticks “Poof, instant bliss.”—Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of TTYL and Rhymes with Witches, on Bras & Broomsticks "A creative, frolicsome tale . . . Readers will find themselves quickly swept away." —New York Post, on Frogs & French Kisses "Simply charming." —Publishers Weekly, on Frogs & French Kisses

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 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.

In a whimsical adventure, Abby and her brother Jonah are drawn into the enchanting world of Pinocchio to assist Gepetto in guiding his wayward puppet son toward a better path. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when Pinocchio escapes into the real world, leading to a series of complications. The story intertwines themes of responsibility and growth, as the siblings navigate the challenges of helping a mischievous puppet find his way.

Mirror, mirror, on the basement wall . . .Once upon a time a mirror slurped up me and my brother, and magically transported us inside Snow White's fairy tale.Then we stopped Snow White from eating the poisoned apple. Hooray! Or not. If Snow White doesn't die, she won't get to meet her prince or get her happy ending. Oops.Now it's up to us to fix Snow White's story. And then, fingers crossed, find our way home.

What's worse than having telepathy in high school? Having telepathy in high school, and then losing it. When class 10B got their flu shots and developed the unexpected side effect of telepathy, it seemed like the worse thing ever. But two years later, they've got used to their powers. They've even come to like them. And as they prepare to leave school, they're all making exciting plans - plans that involve them being Espies. So when one by one they suddenly begin to lose their powers, they know they can't let it happen. Can they save their telepathy before it's too late? Or will they have to learn how to survive without them once again?

From the author of the Magic in Manhattan series comes a hilarious new novel with a high-concept premise -- what if you could call a cell phone number and give your younger-self advice based on hard-won, life-learned wisdom?

Presents twenty-one short stories by American and British women writers, including Jessica Adams, Emily Giffin, Marian Keyes, Anna Maxted, and Lauren Henderson.

Sixteen-year-old April, a high school junior, and her friend Vi, a senior, get a crash course in reality as the list of things they should not do becomes a list of things they did while living parent-free in Westport, Connecticut, for the semester.

"This endlessly fun and hugely entertaining romp through Europe had me laughing out loud and reaching for my passport.” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of Windfall A POPSUGAR Best Young Adult Novel of 2017! Nineteen-year-old Sydney has the perfect summer mapped out. She’s spending the next four and a half weeks travelling through Europe with her childhood best friend Leela. Their plans include Eiffel Tower selfies, eating cocco gelato, and making out with très hot strangers. Her plans do not include Leela’s cheating ex-boyfriend showing up on the flight to London, falling for the cheating ex-boyfriend’s très hot friend, monitoring her mother’s spiraling mental health via texts, or feeling like the rope in a friendship tug of war. In this hilarious and unforgettable adventure, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski tells the story of a girl learning to navigate secret romances, thorny relationships, and the London Tube. As Sydney zigzags through Amsterdam, Switzerland, Italy, and France, she must learn when to hold on, when to keep moving, and when to jump into the Riviera...wearing only her polka dot underpants.

This is the story of how we became freaks. It's how a group of I's became a we. When Class 10B got their flu shots, they expected some side effects. Maybe a sore arm. Maybe a headache. They definitely didn't expect to get telepathy. But suddenly they could hear what everyone was thinking. Their friends. Their teachers. Their parents. Now they all know that Tess has a crush on her best friend, Teddy. That Mackenzie cheated on Cooper. That Nurse Carmichael used to be a stripper. Some of them will thrive. Some of them will break. None of them will ever be the same.

Prom. It's a near-universal high school experience. And here at least 21 of today's bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors riff on it.Authors Libba Bray, Jacqueline Woodson, Ned Vizzini, John Green, Sarah Mylnowski, Melissa de la Cruz, Holly Black, Brent Hartinger, Lisa Sandell, Will Leitch, Leslie Margolis, Cecily von Ziegessar, E. Lockhart, Jodi Anderson, David Levithan, Dan Ehrenhaft, Liz Craft, Aimee Friedman, and Adrienne Vrettos

When you're tired of being good, sometimes you gotta be a little bad ... Jesse, Vicks and Mel couldn't be more different. Jesse, a righteous Southern gal who's as thoughtful as she is uptight, is keeping a secret that she knows will change her life forever. Vicks is a wild child: seemingly cool, calm and collected on the outside, but inside she's furious at herself for being so anxious about her neglectful boyfriend. And Mel is the new girl in town. She's already been dismissed as just another rich kid, but all she wants is to get over some of her fears and find some true friends. But for all their differences, the girls discover they've got one thing in common - they're desperate to escape. Desperate to get the heck out of Niceville and discover their true 'badass' selves! Even if it's just for the weekend ... One 'borrowed' car later, it's time to hit the road and head for Miami. Hearts will be broken, friendships will be tested, and a ridiculously hot stranger could change the course of everything.

Perfect for fans of 99 Days and Anna and the French Kiss, this unforgettable, sun-drenched summer romance from one of YA's bestselling and most beloved authors, Sarah Mlynowski, is an irresistible dive into the joys of seizing the day and embracing the unexpected. Sam's summer isn't off to a great start. Her boyfriend, Eli, ditched her for a European backpacking trip, and now she's a counselor at Camp Blue Springs: the summer camp her eleven-year-old self swore never to return to. Sam expects the next seven weeks to be a total disaster. That is, until she meets Gavin, the camp's sailing instructor, who turns her expectations upside down. Gavin may have gotten the job just for his abs. Or that smile. Or the way he fills Sam's free time with thrilling encounters--swimming under a cascade of stars, whispering secrets over s'mores, embarking on one (very precarious) canoe ride after dark. It's absurd. After all, Sam loves Eli. But one totally absurd, completely off-the-wall summer may be just what Sam needs. And maybe, just maybe, it will teach her something about what she really wants.

The story follows Hannah during the Festival of Lights as she receives eight enchanting gifts, each representing a night of Hanukkah. Among the presents are a playful dragon, a treasure chest, and spirited unicorns. As she celebrates with family and friends and lights the menorah, Hannah uncovers the deeper significance and magic of the holiday, revealing that the true gifts may go beyond mere appearances.

Die New-York-Times-Bestsellerserie – jetzt in neuer GestaltungIn der Dunwiddle-Zauberschule steht Magie auf dem Stundenplan. Doch das ist gar nicht so Statt in eine Katze verwandelt sich die zehnjährige Nory in eine Dratze – hinten Drache, vorne Katze! Marigold kann Dinge schrumpfen – aber nicht wieder vergrößern. Und Elliott soll eigentlich Feuer zaubern, doch dann friert ihm immer alles ein. Zum Glück gibt es die Spezialklasse für magische Missgeschicke! Hier lernen kleine Murks-Zauberer wie Nory, ihre Kräfte zu kontrollieren, und finden heraus, dass Freundschaft die stärkste Magie ist.Magische Missgeschicke, zauberhafte Zwischenfälle und die fabelhafte Kraft der Freundschaft – ein herrlicher Lesespaß für die ganze Familie. Demnächst auch auf Disney TV!

Iedereen verklaart Sunny Langstein voor gek als ze naar New York verhuist. Wie geeft er op zijn vierentwintigste nu een veelbelovende carrière, te gekke vrienden en een hip autootje op om te gaan samenwonen??? Maar Steve is geweldig, de seks is fantastisch, en New York is de stad waar hét gebeurt. Dus slaat ze alle goedbedoelde adviezen in de wind en gaat ze het grote avontuur tegemoet. Alsof dat allemaal niet al opwindend genoeg is, wordt ze ook nog eens gevraagd voor een nieuw tv-programma, een echte realityshow! En het enige dat ze ervoor hoeft te doen, is op zaterdagavond uitgaan met drie andere meiden en doen wat alle singles doen als ze gaan stappen: drinken, dansen, lol maken en versieren. Natuurlijk doet ze mee - wie wil er nu niet beroemd worden? En dat ze eigenlijk niet zo heel erg single meer is, hoeft toch zeker niemand te weten!

Vier jonge studenten - Kimmy, Russ, Jamie en Layla - beginnen hun studie aan de business-school afdeling van de Universiteit van Connecticut. Kimmy is vooral naar de universiteit gegaan om aantrekkelijke mannen te kunnen versieren. De tweede dag begint ze al wat met Jamie, eigenlijk alleen om Wayne te vergeten, en al gauw ziet ze meer in Russ, een lekker ding, alleen heeft hij een vriendinnetje thuis in Toronto. Maar of Russ het volhoudt om haar trouw te blijven? Layla wil carrière maken en is wat meer op studeren gericht dan de andere drie, maar ook zij heeft haar oog laten vallen op een aantrekkelijke, veelbelovende aspirant echtgenoot. En Jamie? Die heeft een geheim... Het viertal, afwisselend aan het woord, maakt heel wat mee, met seks, in de liefde, met trouw en ontrouw, vriendschappen, en feestjes en zo nu en dan moet er toch ook naar colleges worden gegaan en gestudeerd worden

From the critically acclaimed author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) and the Magic in Manhattan series comes a fun short story about taking the plunge on the high seas, where not everything is what it seems.Kristin is ready to take the next step. . . . The only problem is she hasn't found the right guy to take it with her. That's why she agreed to go on the ominously named Cruise to Nowhere with her best friend, Liz. There are plenty of cute guys on the ship to choose from if only Kristin can work up the nerve—and stop worrying about the reports in the tabloids that passengers on cruises have been mysteriously disappearing and that someone suspects it has to do with . . . vampires.

J'ai toujours détesté la télé-réalité. Pourtant, j'ai tout de suite craqué quand je suis tombée sur ce questionnaire : Vous avez toujours rêvé de devenir une star, qu'on parle de vous dans les journaux, que les gens vous reconnaissent dans la rue ? Evidemment ! Comme tout le monde... Vous êtes une fille sexy, branchée, drôle, intelligente ? Ça alors, c'est mon portrait tout craché ! Vous aimez la vie la nuit, vous habitez New York ? Moi ? Je suis la fille branchée par excellence ! New York by night, j'adore ! Même si je n'y ai jamais mis les pieds... Vous êtes une célibataire pure et dure, les mecs, vous n'en faites qu'une bouchée ? Euh... Pas tout à fait. Mais ça n'a pas d'importance, je ferai comme si ! Gagné ! Vous êtes une vraie télémaniaque, et nous avons besoin de vous ! Alors venez vite passer le casting de Party Girls, notre nouvelle émission de télé-réalité. Du jamais vu sur vos écrans !

Se ne avesse la possibilità, quale sedicenne non coglierebbe l'occasione di vivere per conto proprio? E se per farlo bisogna dire una piccola bugia, che male c'è? È questo quello che pensa April, trasgredendo alla prima regola (Non mentire ai genitori) del decalogo che suo padre ha stilato quando le ha dato il permesso di trasferirsi a casa di Vi, la sua migliore amica. Lui, infatti, è convinto che a occuparsi di sua figlia ci sarà la madre di Vi. Ma le due ragazze sono pienamente in grado di badare da sole a loro stesse! E in che modo finiranno per bigiare le lezioni (regola n. 3), organizzare un party (regola n. 8), comprare una jacuzzi (regola n. 4) e dare asilo a un latitante (regola n. 7) è un mistero. Età di lettura: da 13 anni.

¿Te imaginas que con sólo guiñar un ojo y beber un sorbo de poción mágica se cumplieran todos tus deseos? Sería perfecto, ¿no? Pues ésta es la fabulosa perspectiva que se le presenta a Rachel cuando Miri, su hermana pequeña, descubre que tiene poderes mágicos. Tras la incredulidad llega el espíritu práctico y, muy pronto, Rachel tiene claro sus objetivos más inmediatos: lograr la paz mundial, por supuesto, pero también que los fines de semana tengan cinco días, que la inviten al festival de la primavera, bailar sin que parezca que la están electrocutando y convertirse en la chica más admirada del instituto. Pero el plan más ambicioso de Rachel y Miri es que sus padres vuelvan a vivir juntos, para (o cual deben ahuyentar a la novia de su padre antes de que se convierta en su madrastra.Y si quieren lograr su propósito, tienen que darse prisa, ya que la boda está a punto de celebrarse.

Devorah Banks a dix-sept ans et tout va mal : le beau Brian vient de la quitter... Pour couronner le tout, elle fait tomber son portable dans une fontaine ! Ce qui, bizarrement, n’empêche pas le téléphone de sonner... et c’est le choc lorsque Devorah entend une voix bien familière au bout du fil : la sienne ! Une version d’elle-même plus jeune de quatre ans, qui n’a pas encore connu ses déboires et aurait bien besoin de ses conseils. Devorah se retrouve soudain devant une chance inespérée : tout recommencer... autrement !

Jackie Norris' jaw drops when she gets an e-mail from her boyfriend, Jeremy, telling her that he's seeing someone else in Thailand, where he has gone to "find himself." A harried 24-year-old copyeditor at a romance publisher, Jackie decides to be proactive and speed up the process of getting over Jeremy by dating other men. But the men she meets are disappointing: a handsome stud she went to high school with is both rude and a lousy kisser, and it turns out that the good-looking intellectual is still living with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Jackie's roommate, Sam, separates from her longtime boyfriend and goes from being a devoted girlfriend to single girl extraordinaire, making Jackie envious. The only good guy in Jackie's life seems to be Jeremy's friend Andrew, but just as Jackie starts to fall for him, Jeremy reenters her life.

La première fois que j'ai rencontré Emma et Jodine, je les ai trouvées absolument parfaites. Après un long et épuisant défilé de filles toutes plus folles les unes que les autres, j'avais enfin trouvé les colocataires idéales ! Certes Emma me faisait un peu peur avec son look sexy et son assurance à toute épreuve, mais j'étais persuadée qu'un peu de fantaisie ne me ferait pas de mal. Sans compter qu'elle devait traîner dans son sillage une horde de séduisants jeunes gens dont nous pourrions profiter. Quant à Jodine, elle était tout simplement la parfaite-petite-colocataire : sérieuse, discrète organisée. Le casting idéal, je vous dis ! Sauf que je n'avais pas du tout prévu qu'Emma me piquerait l'homme de mes rêves, que Jodine se révélerait une incroyable sainte-nitouche, ni que l'appartement prendrait feu... Et ça encore, ce n'est que le début de l'aventure !

Tak nevím, co jsem komu udělala, že jsem se musela ocitnout uprostřed takový mizerný situace. Uznejte sami: ze všech způsobů, kterými jsem mohla zjistit, že už jsem zase sama, je tenhle nejhorší - dopis začínající slovy Drahá Jackie od mého takzvaného přítele, který se snažil najít v Thajsku sám sebe a místo toho našel někoho jiného a mě pustil k vodě! Jenže já, Jackie Norrisová, to jen tak nenechám! Zamotám hlavu všem chlapům okolo! Bude ze mě královna společnosti! Jenže... proč všichni chlapi, s kterými se potkám, musí mít ujetý nápady, a vůbec jsou takoví divní? Jsem sama a žiju v Bostonu... no tak tady přece někdo musí být!

Brilantní, humorem jiskřící pokračování mimořádně úspěšné, do třinácti jazyků přeložené knihy Šprndy a košťata. Čarodějnice v současném New Yorku sice skutečně existují a opravdu umějí kouzlit, ale nic lidského jim není cizí - včetně trablů se vztahy a s láskou. Hle: "Tak jo. Konečně jsem se dokázala smířit s něčím, co se mi zpočátku zdálo neuvěřitelně a neúnosně nefér: moje mladší ségra Miri zdědila po máti čarodějnický geny. Mě to, zdá se, minulo. Jenže! Ty jejich čarodějnický kousky se jim teď nějak začínají vymykat z rukou. Z máti se stal mágoholik! A ségra zešílela a chce zachránit celej svět. A navíc! To jediný, jediný, a maličkatý kouzlo, který jsem na ní vyžebrala, abych zpátky dostala svou životní lásku, se podělalo! A to dost drsně! Ostudně se podělalo. Hrůza!" Zkrátka: kdo si vychutnal Šprndy a košťata, toho Žáby a francouzáky rozhodně nezklamou!