Just Add Magic

Just Add Magic is a 2010 fictional juvenile novel by Cindy Callaghan.[1][2] It tells the story of three young friends who find a mysterious and magical cookbook and create a secret cooking club. It was followed up by the 2018 book Potion Problems.[3] Amazon Studios adapted the book into a series of the same name.

This article is about the novel. For TV series, see Just Add Magic (TV series).
Just Add Magic
AuthorCindy Callaghan
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fantasy
Published2010, (Aladdin)
Pages240
ISBN978-1-4424-0268-3

Plot

Middle school girls Kelly, Darbie and Hannah find an old World Book Encyclopedia, Volume T in Kelly's attic. In it, they find that the entries have been covered up by recipes with strange names like "Shut 'Em Up Shortcake" and "Hazelnut Healing Tart". This is the excuse Kelly has been looking for to start a cooking club with her two best friends Darbie and Hannah. They must keep the club secret from the mean girl and Kelly's neighbor, Charlotte.[2]

Kelly's little brother eats some of the shortcake and is unable to speak. Darbie eats some of the shortcake and can't stop talking right before basketball tryouts. Kelly and Darbie think there's something magical about these recipes, but Hannah remains skeptical.

The three friends find themselves having some bad luck after using the recipes. They befriend Señora Perez, owner of La Cocina, the shop where they buy the exotic ingredients needed for the magical recipes. She teaches them about the Law of Returns and they decide to perform (sometimes difficult) good deeds around their town to balance things out.[4]

Adaptation
Main article: Just Add Magic (TV series)

Amazon Studios adapted the novel for the 2015 pilot season[5] and later ordered a full season based on the response.[6]

References
  1. "Book Review: Just Add Magic by Cindy Callaghan |". motherdaughterbookclub.com. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  2. Kelsey (2010-12-01). "The Book Scout: Just Add Magic Review". The Book Scout. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  3. "Potion Problems by Cindy Callaghan". simonandschuster.com. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  4. Lauren (2011-01-06). "Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf: Just Add Magic by Cindy Callaghan". Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  5. White, Hilary. "The Kids' Book That Amazon Is Turning Into a TV Pilot". POPSUGAR Moms. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
  6. Andreeva, Nancy Tartaglione,Nellie. "Amazon Orders 5 Original Series Including 'Man In The High Castle,' 'Mad Dogs'". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
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