Books like The Trouble with Magic by Ruth Chew
He’s a short, tubby wizard with a funny hat who drags a magic umbrella along with his sea serpent pal George. After a new wizard establishes a hidden house in Brooklyn’s attic, siblings Barbara and Rick learn that magic is as enchanting as it is unpredictable. Ruth Chew’s tale blends ordinary Brooklyn life with whimsical, slightly offbeat wizardry, creating a playful adventure that highlights how the extraordinary can slip into everyday spaces.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ruth Chew
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