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 - Wonderful read, but unrealistic kid!I love this book, and I don't have much to add to the positive reviews I've read. However, as the mother of a young child, I am unimpressed with the portrayal of five-year-old Bay. Apparently, the magic in this story extends to the child: she's never naughty and in need of disciplining, she understands abstract concepts, and she can ride freely in vehicles without a car seat! If only parenting were this easy. Rating:  - LOVE THE BOOK, HATE THE CONDITIONThis was a wonderful, enchanting story, loved it. The condition was not acceptable however, and I would not purchase from this seller in the future. This was a CD book and the box was not protected at all. The box was crushed and bent even though new. Barbara Rating:  - It Just Didn't Cast a Spell on MeThis story didn't stir my emotions nor did it work its magic on me. I wish it had because I was looking forward to reading this novel because of the rave reviews and national best seller status. It didn't delve inside the hearts of the characters; their emotions were told rather than felt. The magical apple tree played a major role in the story, but it too, was underdeveloped. It also didn't have a true southern feel and I was also surprised at the excellent reviews this book received - it wasn't bad, it was good, but not exceptional. Rating:  - Wonderful and Fun Read!As an Alice Hoffman fan, I really enjoyed this book which had the same whimsical style as Ms. Hoffman's works. It was a quick read and I highly recommend it. Rating: - Simple and wonderfulI've been waiting for this book for a while. I love the magic and the baking rolled into one. A bit predictable, but quite lovely. If you liked this book, you'd like "Dance Upon the Air".
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