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When Salem's school puts on an ice pageant during winter break, our reluctant witch is determined to be a snow angel. But there's one problem: Salem doesn't know how to skate. So instead of preparing for the Frosty Follies, she's stuck babysitting her neighbor's son, Fergus. Just when Salem thinks her winter break is ruined, she's offered the part of a snow angel. Now she just has to figure out how to balance her responsibilities and learn to skate before the big show. With a little magical help and some advice from the overanxious cat Whammy, Salem is sure she can get everything done . . . unless it all snowballs out of control first!

Salem Hyde just isnt like other kids. For one thing, shes stubborn, independent, and impulsive. For another, shes a witch. Salem acts first and thinks laterwhich means most of her thinking involves coming up with excuses! Good thing shes been assigned an animal companion, Lord Percival J. Whamsford III. This over-anxious cat doesnt like Salem calling him Whammy, and Salem doesnt like listening to his long-winded explanations as to why she shouldnt do something . . . like enter the class spelling bee. Salem knows she can beat all her classmates at spells, no problem. Too late, she realizes the competition is about spelling words, not magic. And theres nothing like a misspelled spell to cause all kinds of havoc! Praise for The Misadventures of Salem Hyde: Book One STARRED REVIEWS "e;A fledgling witch receives necessary guidance from a talking cat in this utterly adorable page-turner A delightful buddy story and an auspicious series opener; be sure to make room on shelves for Salem and Whammy."e; Kirkus Reviews, starred review "e;Its just about the perfect story for comics-loving fathers to read with their comics-loving daughters."e; Publishers Weekly, starred review "e;Cammuso evokes both the sarcastic spunk and gentle warmth of Calvin and Hobbes in this humorous tale of unlikely pals."e; The Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books "e;Young readers will eat up Cammusos (Ottos Orange Day, 2008) action-packed panels, full of cartoonish antics, silly puns, and playful slapstick humor."e; Booklist "e;The humor, appealing artwork, and underlying message of friendship will attract readers."e; Library Media Connection