Even and Odd
By Sarah Beth Durst, Read by Carly Robins
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About the Book
A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain.
Even and Odd are magic sisters who share a single power. Lately, though, it seems like that’s the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn’t like magic, and Even practices it every chance she gets, dreaming of the day she’ll be ready to be a hero.
When the hidden border between the mundane world the sisters live in and the magical land they were born in shuts abruptly, the girls are trapped, unable to return home.
With the help of a unicorn named Jeremy, these unlikely heroes discover a wizard is diverting magic from the border to bolster her own power. Families are cut off from each other on both sides of the border, and an ecological disaster is brewing. But the wizard cares nothing for the calamitous effects her appropriation of magic is having. Someone has to do something to stop her, and Even realizes she can no longer wait until she’s ready: she needs to be a hero now.
- A Unique Magic System: Even has magic on even days, Odd has it on odd days. But what happens when one sister loves magic and the other wants nothing to do with it?
- An Epic Portal Fantasy: When the gateway to the magical world of Firoth slams shut, the sisters are trapped. They must find a way to stop the magic thief and restore the balance between worlds.
- An Unforgettable Unicorn Friend: Meet Jeremy, a unicorn who loves soda and card games. He may not be the epic steed Even dreamed of, but he might just be the friend they need to save the day.
- A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Even has always dreamed of being a hero, but she never thought she’d have to be one so soon. A story about finding your courage and stepping up when it matters most.
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“Juxtaposing the sisters’ real world with a whimsical one populated by unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more, Durst inserts a subtle message about the separation of families through closed borders…. [A] feel-good portal fantasy.” — Publishers Weekly
“Using the unrest at the border, Durst deftly weaves in a narrative of the separation of families with themes of standing up to unchecked power and finding the hero within.” — Booklist
”Humor abounds… Whimsical fun.” — Kirkus Reviews
About the Book
A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain.
Even and Odd are magic sisters who share a single power. Lately, though, it seems like that’s the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn’t like magic, and Even practices it every chance she gets, dreaming of the day she’ll be ready to be a hero.
When the hidden border between the mundane world the sisters live in and the magical land they were born in shuts abruptly, the girls are trapped, unable to return home.
With the help of a unicorn named Jeremy, these unlikely heroes discover a wizard is diverting magic from the border to bolster her own power. Families are cut off from each other on both sides of the border, and an ecological disaster is brewing. But the wizard cares nothing for the calamitous effects her appropriation of magic is having. Someone has to do something to stop her, and Even realizes she can no longer wait until she’s ready: she needs to be a hero now.
- A Unique Magic System: Even has magic on even days, Odd has it on odd days. But what happens when one sister loves magic and the other wants nothing to do with it?
- An Epic Portal Fantasy: When the gateway to the magical world of Firoth slams shut, the sisters are trapped. They must find a way to stop the magic thief and restore the balance between worlds.
- An Unforgettable Unicorn Friend: Meet Jeremy, a unicorn who loves soda and card games. He may not be the epic steed Even dreamed of, but he might just be the friend they need to save the day.
- A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Even has always dreamed of being a hero, but she never thought she’d have to be one so soon. A story about finding your courage and stepping up when it matters most.
Product Details
Reviews
“Juxtaposing the sisters’ real world with a whimsical one populated by unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more, Durst inserts a subtle message about the separation of families through closed borders…. [A] feel-good portal fantasy.” — Publishers Weekly
“Using the unrest at the border, Durst deftly weaves in a narrative of the separation of families with themes of standing up to unchecked power and finding the hero within.” — Booklist
”Humor abounds… Whimsical fun.” — Kirkus Reviews