Magic Wand

Three delightful short fantasies that prove the smallest protagonists can change everything. In these stories, a boy discovers that wishing on a star comes with unexpected consequences, a girl finds herself entangled in a kingdom's crisis through no fault of her own, and magic refuses to follow any rulebook a child might expect. Jenks writes with a light touch that never talks down to his young readers, folding humor into every situation while allowing genuine wonder to bloom. The stories move with the breezy confidence of a summer afternoon, each one a small adventure that respects a child's intelligence and imagination. Part of a six-volume collection, these tales stand alone beautifully, offering readers a perfect introduction to fantasy's possibilities. Whether a child is reading alone or sharing the experience, these stories invite participation in their whimsy.