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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Book Review #80

Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization
Author: A.W. Jantha (Movie by Disney)
Illustrator: Gris Grimly
Publisher: Disney Press, 2022
ISBN: 978-1368076685
Reading Level: 12 to 18 years
 
Main Characters: The Sanderson sisters, Thackery and Emily Binx, Max and Dani Dennison, and Allison Watts

Plot: This is a retelling of the Disney movie "Hocus Pocus."

Settings: Salem, Massachusetts
 
Genre/Theme/Style: Teen Humor, Children's Fantasy Books, Halloween
 
I Gave This Book 4 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 4 Roars? I loved the movie, but it is so hard to improve on the original.

Critical Analysis: The book is a retelling of the movie. If you are a fan of the movie, then owning the book might be something of a must for you.   

Connections: Hocus Pocus (1993) Trailer

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