The Magic Story Shop

This is a delightful story of best friends, new friends and a magical book shop. Not to mention a talking cat with a fondness for cinnamon swirls and a mirror who can see into your soul. The setting of a book shop is perfect and somehow the books manage to find their new owners as if by magic!
Lottie and Clara are best friends but Lottie needs to move away from her Dad and his new girlfriend. They sadly say their goodbyes just before a new school year begins. There are surprises waiting for Clara as she faces school without her best friend.
There is a new boy, Leo, who sits in Lottie’s chair and a new teacher who Clara recognises instantly! I can’t give any more away about that!
Can their friendship survive the separation?
There are ups and downs and bumps along the way but true friends always find a way to work things out!

I would highly recommend this book. It has all the elements of a perfect story. Well developed characters, funny moments, endearing moments and times when it all looked sad. I love a happy ending though so was pleased the sadness was short lived.

Such a cute and magical middle grade story. Loved it.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

So magical! I enjoyed this middle grade book (3rd-5th, maybe 6th) Not many illustrations, just enough to make it entertaining for younger reader. The story itself was cute; best buds are soon to be parted as one is moving far away with her mother, as her mother is upset at having always running into her ex with his new squeeze (small town). A talking cat, magic mirror and a most amazing bookstore (why, oh, why can't places like this really exist!) and it's owners figure in this really fun tale of two young girls trying to preserve their friendship.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!
awesome kids book.

the story was unique & easy to read!

Clara's best friend has to move away. She has a new classmate sitting next to her. Her only refuge seems to be Mrs Owl's magical bookshop - and magical truly means magical. There's a rhyming cat, a talking mirror, cookery books smell to attract new readers, for example. Clara loves to hide here and explore new worlds between the covers of books.

The story, however, is about friendship and family. About how to keep in contact with people who are important to us and how to make new friends.

I've read the German edition some years back. The English edition doesn't have to hide between the original version. The translator has done a very good job and kept the magic of Frixe's writing.

The children's book The Magic Story Shop by Katja Frixe is a delightful story about best friends, a magical book shop and a talking cat. How can you go wrong with that, right?

Description: This is Clara’s favourite place in the whole world. Here, Clara can settle down and get lost in one of the many books, joke around with Gustaf the rhyming cat, and get advice from Mr King the talking mirror. Not only does Mrs Owl love to give out chocolate cake, she also has a book tip for every mood. But when an antiques dealer claims the mirror is actually his and tries to take it back, Mrs Owl is distraught. Clara and her new friends must find a way to save the bookshop – and Mr King..

The story begins with Clara along with the rhyming cat (Gustaf) and the talking mirror (Mr. King) devising a plan to prevent Lottie from getting on that train that will take her away to a new town. The plan was to hide Lottie in Owls, the magical story shop. In the end Lottie needs to move way far from her father and his new girlfriend.

The school has started and Clara finds herself sitting next to a new classmate, Leo. Will she forget Lottie? Will Lottie come back, Will Clara accept Leo as a new friend?

This cute children's book is about friendship and I give it a 5 Star.

I was provided this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

The illustrations are very well done. Would have liked to see a bit of color, but still a great job.

I love a good magic themed story and this one didn't disappoint. My daughter and I really enjoyed reading it and we will be adding it to our ever expanding book collection upon release