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The Russos head to a Caribbean family vacation, but Alex, a teenage wizard, is less than thrilled. When her parents forbid magic on the trip, her boredom sparks a spell that backfires, causing her parents to suddenly forget how they met. With the unraveling of family memories, Alex, along with her siblings Justin and Max, have 48 hours to reverse the spell and restore normalcy before their vacation ends.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Alice Alfonsi
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