![]() ![]() Recommended to fans of magical realism and mystery. The ending was satisfying with Ivy learning a lot about herself, her family, and what “home” truly means. I enjoyed the mystery of Whistling Ridge’s curse, and how clever Ivy was to research the town’s history and try to fit the puzzle pieces together. ![]() ![]() Ivy is a relatable character as she faces conflicts with her parents & siblings, the challenge of making new friends, and doing the right thing even if it means not getting what she wants. Ivy is then faced with a dilemma, since saving the town will mean having to move on again. Not long after, the family ends up stranded in Whistling Ridge, and they learn that the town is plagued by a sinister force destroying its magic. Ivy’s family is constantly on the move, traveling from place to place so her mother can help people by granting wishes.Įven though her mom warned her that sometimes wishes were unpredictable, Ivy steals the wish jars and dreams of a permeant home like her Aunt Agatha has in Whistling Ridge, North Carolina. ![]() Ivy Mae Bloom’s mother and two aunts are fallen stars in human form, and they control the magic in different parts of the country. THE STARS OF WHISTLING RIDGE is a magical middle grade story of a girl desperate for a forever home, and ultimately learning that “home” means more than just a stationary building. “Ivy Mae Bloom is almost thirteen years old, her name is almost a complete sentence, and her family’s RV is almost a home.” ![]()
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