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Tips for Magicians - by Celesta Rimington (Hardcover)

Tips for Magicians - by  Celesta Rimington (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When his mother, a professional singer, dies, twelve-year-old Harrison moves to the southern Utah desert, where he continues learning card tricks, makes new friends, enters an art contest, and finds a way to pay tribute to his mother.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>After his life has been turned upside down by tragedy, a boy must enlist the help of his new best friends and a stray desert dog to find their small Utah town's missing muse and restore magic to his family in this lyrical and hopeful story.</b> <p/>Harrison Boone used to sing. His mom was a famous soprano who performed in all the great theaters. But when she died unexpectedly last year, the music stopped for Harrison too. He finds comfort in practicing magic tricks to become a master magician. <p/>If only Harrison knew the right magic to stop his dad from hitting the road for a new job and sending him to live with his aunt Maggie in an art village named Muse in the southern Utah desert. The residents of Muse believe in a magical entity that used to grant wishes to the winner of the town's annual art contest, but the muse hasn't been seen in years. <p/>Can Harrison connect with his inner artist, find the missing muse, and win the wish that will give him back a normal life?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Comforting to those who are struggling with loss, it will also appeal to sensitive readers as it explores the depths of grief and the search for meaning in a world that no longer makes sense. <b>A sweet, touching, easy read.</b> - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Celesta Rimington is the author of the middle-grade novel <i>The Elephant's Girl</i>. She is a musical theater performer and an active participant in her local writing community. She lives in Utah with her husband and two children, where they have a miniature railroad with a rideable steam train.

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