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Libby and the Class Election

9781423177661. ea vol: 176p. (Star Darlings). ebook available. Disney Pr. 2015. Tr. $6.99.
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Gr 3–6—Any girl in Starland would be excited to go to Starling Academy and learn how to grant wishes; this series follows 12 very special students known as the Star Darlings, as they become part of an elite wish-granting group and prepare for their top-secret missions to find and grant wishes on Wishworld (also known as Earth). The Star Darlings learn all about the peculiarities of Wishworld and how the Wishers lives are very different from the magical and star-gazing world of Starland. They take classes on how to grant wishes made on shooting stars and birthday candles all as a way to help harness the positive energy of wishes, which works as a natural resource to help light and illuminate Starland. The Star Darlings will each be sent to Wishworld to find the wisher and figure out how to grant their wish—not an easy task when traveling to a new and very different world. Each story follows one of the Darlings on their travels as they discover how challenging life on a new planet can be and the importance of friendship and teamwork.
VERDICT These novels are filled with magical, descriptive language and imagery; a fun combination for magical fantasy lovers—though the abundance of ultra-pink and sparkly design motifs may limit the audience.

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