Böcker av Joy Norstrom

Marjorie Magic has a problem. Her magic doesn't work. Her mother can mow the lawn with a knock of her knee. Her father can fold the laundry with a wiggle of his eyebrow. Even her baby brother can make his toys fly. But when Marjorie twitches her nose? Nothing happens at all. Marjorie worries. If she's not the same as the rest of her family, does she belong? When she discovers a book filled with magical recipes, Marjorie's heart fills with hope. Maybe some people are born doing magic, but maybe other people can learn! Join Marjorie on her magical adventure to discover the truth: can an ordinary, unmagical person belong in a family called Magic? ¿A story about belonging, perseverance and grit. Children will enjoy journeying along with Marjorie as she learns about her own special brand of magic.

Joy Norstrom's Flying the Nest is a heartfelt examination of our assumptions on aging and sexuality, the strength of family, and the enduring power of community.