Black and Blue Magic

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From a three-time Newbery Honor author: Harry Houdini Marco had it hard enough as a normal clumsy twelve-year-oldbut growing wings made it even worse.
Then he meets a mysterious traveling salesman named Mr. Mazzeeck. But Mr. Mazzeeck is more than a traveling salesman, hes a wizardat least, he claims to be. Before he leaves town, Mr. Mazzeeck gives Harry a bottle of magical oil, saying that the potion will give him wings. And to Harrys amazement, the oil works: He gets wings! Now he just has to figure out how to use them.This book features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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There is a lot here to make a young boy laugh . . . Harrys narration of his story is . . . as humorous as it is down to earth. Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Zilpha Keatley Snyder (b. 1927) is a three-time Newbery Honorwinning author of adventure and fantasy novels for children. Her smart, honest, and accessible narrative style has made her books beloved by generations. When not writing, she enjoys reading and traveling. Snyder lives in Mill Valley, California.