Gone with the Wand is a fairytale about a fairy that is trying to recover her magic. This would be an excellent book for teaching elementary students about sequencing because of the clear plot of the story. Events could be organized in a clear beginning, middle and end. ( )

Ack, what's up with all these references to little girls?? I mean, yes there are fairies, female fairies. And lots of pink, and even some princesses and flowers. But it's funny! And it's witty, and it has great themes about courage and re-inventing oneself and finding one's niche. I know my boys would have enjoyed this charmer, and I bet yours will, too! ( )

Gone with the Wand is sort of like a continuation of the fairy godmother stories. Really cute pictures and really fun to read. Children would love it. ( )

A very nice continuation of the tale of the fairy godmother from what I assume was the Cinderella story. Anyway, it was among the books that I cold see te kids really going gaga over. It was funny and strange, with a fair amount of wordplay. It would make kids laugh. ( )

I really really wanted to give this book a 4, because I LOVE Margie Palatini's books!!! But I don't know... I've sat on this for about a month stewing. I didn't know if it was my mood or what, but I wasn't that impressed with it when I read it the first time. It is definitely cute and clever, and I know the kids will read it, but it's simply not as memorable as Bedhead or Piggie Pie or the Bad Boys! ( )