Competition's a Witch
by Kelly McClymer
by Kelly McClymer
COMPETITION'S A WITCH by Kelly McClymer
Category: Paranormal
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 4/10/07
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
Rating: 4 Stars
Prudence and her family have moved from sunny California to Salem, Massachusetts. When we last left Pru, she had
settled into her new school, Agatha’s Day School for Witches. Thankfully, she had made the school’s cheerleading
squad, but she is forbidden to cheer against other witch schools. Prudence had grown up unaware that her mother was a
witch. With a drastic decision, her parents moved back to Salem so that Prudence and her brother could begin proper
witch education to learn about their powers.
It seemed to take forever, but Prudence managed to make the team; however, until she passes her remedial magic
classes, she’s stuck on the sidelines. This is terribly not KEWL (Prudence’s term). Prudence is DETERMINED to
conquer remedial magic and get back into the normal classes. If she can accomplish that, she may just fit into her new
school after all.
Her mom enlists the aid of Uncle Seamus for tutoring sessions. Also, her “sort of friend” Samuel assists in extra tutoring
lessons. Prudence is determined to give up all her mortal ways to speed her education along. But her next door neighbor
adds an extra glitch to the equation. Angelo is simply gorgeous. Angelo is so hot that Prudence’s rival, Tara, wants to get
to know him.
Trying to fit in with the rest of the girls at school, Prudence and her mother plan a Sweet Sixteen party. Trying out her
newfound magic, Prudence creates magical invitations. Magical for everyone but Angelo, that is. Having mortal neighbors
makes practicing her magic that much harder.
Finally achieving her goal, Prudence can now concentrate solely on her cheerleading. The coach is positive that Prudence
can take them all the way to Nationals. Before leaving her California school, Pru was the head cheerleader and her team
had won the National title. But cheering in the air rather than on the ground is a whole different skill set. The remainder of
the story builds up to a chaotic cheering competition that no mortal could handle!
Prudence goes through ups and downs trying to adjust to a life that she’s never known before. Her younger brother has
an aptitude for magic that she just can’t comprehend. Through her family and friends, Pru slowly begins to realize her
potential. Hiding her other life from her next-door neighbor keeps things interesting and amusing.
Ms. McClymer writes a fun look at what high school might be like for a mortal finding out that they’ve been a witch all
along. COMPETITIONS’S A WITCH is the second novel in the series. It picks up where SALEM WITCH
TRYOUTS leaves off, and leaves the story wide open for the continuation of SHE’S A WITCH GIRL. The story will
have special appeal for the cheerleader in all of us. You’ll be rooting for Prudence to come out on top!
Category: Paranormal
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 4/10/07
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
Rating: 4 Stars
Prudence and her family have moved from sunny California to Salem, Massachusetts. When we last left Pru, she had
settled into her new school, Agatha’s Day School for Witches. Thankfully, she had made the school’s cheerleading
squad, but she is forbidden to cheer against other witch schools. Prudence had grown up unaware that her mother was a
witch. With a drastic decision, her parents moved back to Salem so that Prudence and her brother could begin proper
witch education to learn about their powers.
It seemed to take forever, but Prudence managed to make the team; however, until she passes her remedial magic
classes, she’s stuck on the sidelines. This is terribly not KEWL (Prudence’s term). Prudence is DETERMINED to
conquer remedial magic and get back into the normal classes. If she can accomplish that, she may just fit into her new
school after all.
Her mom enlists the aid of Uncle Seamus for tutoring sessions. Also, her “sort of friend” Samuel assists in extra tutoring
lessons. Prudence is determined to give up all her mortal ways to speed her education along. But her next door neighbor
adds an extra glitch to the equation. Angelo is simply gorgeous. Angelo is so hot that Prudence’s rival, Tara, wants to get
to know him.
Trying to fit in with the rest of the girls at school, Prudence and her mother plan a Sweet Sixteen party. Trying out her
newfound magic, Prudence creates magical invitations. Magical for everyone but Angelo, that is. Having mortal neighbors
makes practicing her magic that much harder.
Finally achieving her goal, Prudence can now concentrate solely on her cheerleading. The coach is positive that Prudence
can take them all the way to Nationals. Before leaving her California school, Pru was the head cheerleader and her team
had won the National title. But cheering in the air rather than on the ground is a whole different skill set. The remainder of
the story builds up to a chaotic cheering competition that no mortal could handle!
Prudence goes through ups and downs trying to adjust to a life that she’s never known before. Her younger brother has
an aptitude for magic that she just can’t comprehend. Through her family and friends, Pru slowly begins to realize her
potential. Hiding her other life from her next-door neighbor keeps things interesting and amusing.
Ms. McClymer writes a fun look at what high school might be like for a mortal finding out that they’ve been a witch all
along. COMPETITIONS’S A WITCH is the second novel in the series. It picks up where SALEM WITCH
TRYOUTS leaves off, and leaves the story wide open for the continuation of SHE’S A WITCH GIRL. The story will
have special appeal for the cheerleader in all of us. You’ll be rooting for Prudence to come out on top!