Mortification Scale: 3 Tomato Faces
- 1 TFs for being a children's book
- 2nd TF for being a fantasy novel
- 3rd TF for having "magic" in title
Mitigating Features:
- DWJ is English! Everyone knows that English novels are more intellectual. ;)
- Female protagonist who refuses to stay in dysfunctional relationship
- Interesting alternate universe
Synopsis:
A British magician discovers that England and the world are being manipulated by a group of magic users in an alternate universe. This mysterious group has been creating catastrophes and then observing what Earthians come up with, for purposes unknown. A few examples are Chernobyl, global warming, and WWII. Once this has been discovered, the British mage council sent a space shuttle/tour bus filled with young women to create havoc in the alternate universe. Wacky hijinks ensue. Appearances are made by such fantasy stock characters as the grumpy witch & wizard, the evil witch, the dumpy king, put-upon teenager, etc. DWJ is always fun and refreshing to read - they remind me of sparkling pomegranate juice for the mind. :)
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