Big Birthday Bash
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014 · Est. 35 min read

Big Birthday Bash

Written by Frank Cammuso

Book #2 in the The Misadventures of Salem Hyde series

A young witch tries to make her friend's birthday big, but things don't go as planned

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96 pages· 2,332 words· Est. 35 min read
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Salem Hyde, a spirited young witch, is determined to throw the perfect birthday party. But with spells misfiring and plans unraveling, chaos ensues. Her cautious cat companion, Whammy, must help her navigate the magical mishaps. Can they turn the disaster into a memorable celebration, or will Salem's impulsive nature spell trouble? Join their whimsical adventure filled with laughter, friendship, and unexpected twists.

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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.Praise for The Misadventures of Salem Hyde: Book Two “Cammuso’s lively art conveys wonderful expressions with just a few strokes, and young readers will enjoy the humor of Salem’s predicaments. Salem manages to give Edgar a memorable birthday party, and readers a very fun book.” –Booklist “With lots of laughs and lots of heart, this sophomore offering doesn’t disappoint.” –Kirkus Reviews “Salem Hyde is a whimsical character. The bright two-color pink and black illustrations convey the spunky heroine’s energy. Dark shadows lend volume and height where needed. Frames, wide and magnified in varying degrees, are filled with action and high jinks.” –School Library Journal

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
2,332
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
GN250L
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about catsBooks about holidaysBooks about magicBooks about school
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2
F&P level
~H
Publication
Published
May 20, 2014
First published
May 7, 2014
Publisher
Amulet Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419710261

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