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Dorko the Magnificent (Dorko the Magnificent, 1),Used
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Robbie Darko is a magician. An oldschool, pullarabbitoutofyourhatstyle magician. Robbie loves magic and hes good at itsort of. Despite his best efforts, passion, and practice, something always goes wrong with his tricks, landing Robbie in trouble. Enter crotchety Grandma Melvyn, who calls everyone Trixie and complains about everything. When Grandma Melvyn moves in and takes over his room, Robbie discovers that she was once an internationally renowned magician and learns about the heartache that turned her into a bitter woman. Against all odds, Robbie and Grandma Melvyn form an uneasy alliance to show the worldor at least the kids of Hobson Elementary Schoolthat he is a true magician. Shortly after a successful talent show, Grandma Melvyn performs a final disappearing act, and Robbie learns a little about the true meaning of magic.Written with pitchperfect middlegrade humor and unforgettable characters, this gem of a novel will stay with readers long after Dorko the Magnificent has taken his final bow.Praise for Dorko the Magnificent'A young wouldbe magician gets lessons in both stagecraft and life from a crusty elder... the supporting characters steal the show.'Kirkus Reviews'Short chapters keep the story moving. Robbie has impressive determination, but it is Grandma Melvyn who is the star in this moving story.'Booklist'Satisfying and enjoyable, Dorko will engage reluctant and voracious readers alike.'School Library Journal' A thoroughly likable middlegrade novel, offering a blend of poignancy and giggleworthy humor, this book is a solid backtoschool read.'The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'Literature circles would work well with this title that deals with alienation, friendship, family, reconciliation, and death.'Library Media Connection
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