The Three Rules of Everyday Magic

Gr 4–6—Kate has been hit with a triple dose of bad luck. First, her father has been gone for close to five months, his whereabouts a mystery. Secondly, her Grammy has dementia and must come to live with Kate and her mom. She loves her grandmother but is disconcerted about one more disruption in her life. Finally, her best friend Sofia is drifting away, forming a new friendship that Kate can't accept. When Kate and her Grammy see her disheveled, downtrodden dad at the market, they follow him to a run-down apartment. Kate tries desperately to salvage both her relationship with her dad and her friend, but both continue to unravel. While familiar unions are falling apart, other surprising connections are blossoming. Her Grammy's lucid moments yield secrets about something she calls "everyday magic." As Kate struggles to untangle the truth and find her power, she discovers new friendships and the enduring love of her family. The theme of loss is heartrending, the story line fast-paced and compelling.