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Spell Check Kindle Edition

by Julie Wright (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 149 ratings
"Spell Check is an impossible-to-put-down, topsy-turvy adventure with fun, romance, and fabulous characters.”--Heather B. Moore, USA Today bestselling authorIt is a little known fact that witches are alive and well in Salem, Massachusetts. They call themselves cheerleaders.Allyson Peterson believes that being hanged by theSalem High Witches is the absolute worst thing thatcan happen. But when her powers, wrested from thetrolls of ancient Sweden, manifest themselves, sherealizes that a prank hanging by vindictive cheerleadersis the least of her worries.Ally accidentally sends her parents to the jungle to fightanacondas, turns her brother into a mute, and curses theentire cheerleading team with an illness that has no cure,proving that her spells need a little checking. Her Swedish grandmother shows up to help her through the worst partof all—surviving the Troll Trials and saving the guy ofher dreams from a vengeance that has festered through-out generations.The power is in her, if she can just get the magic right.
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  1. Reading age
    11 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    217 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 30, 2014
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  8. ISBN-13
    978-1941849019
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"Spell Check is an impossible-to-put-down, topsy-turvy adventure with fun, romance, and fabulous characters."
--Heather B. Moore, USA Today bestselling author

Witches, Trolls, Nasty Cheerleaders, 'Oops' Kinda Wishes..... Ally's sixteenth birthday is everything but sweet! Wow, what an adventure she's in for! The author creates her own kind of magic as she whisks you away to another world full of courage, fantastical elements, and, yes, even laugh out loud humor! This is one book I will be keeping and re-reading! This is definitely an Author to Watch, and I look forward to more of her stuff!--Holly Gallegos

A self-esteem booster for pre and early teens--HMG

What a fun story of magic, friendship, family and finding oneself. Ally's journey is full of fabulous chaos and good people.--D. Milakovic

Humor and heart all in one story!--Lily Hill

About the Author

Julie Wright started her first book when she was fifteen. She's written Nineteen novels since then: including the Hazzardous Universe Series and the Newport Ladies Book Club series. She won the Whitney Award for best romance for the novel Cross My Heart and the Crown Heart and Swoony awards for The Fortune Cafe. She is represented by agent Sara Crowe with Harvey Klinger Inc. in New York. She enjoys speaking to writing groups, youth groups, and schools. She loves reading, eating, writing, hiking, and playing on the beach with her kids and husband. Julie's favorite thing to do is watch her husband make dinner. Visit her at her website: www.juliewright.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LF449GG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heart Stone Press; 2nd edition (June 30, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 217 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

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Julie Wright (1972-still breathing) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She's lived in LA, Boston, and the literal middle of nowhere (don't ask). She wrote her first book when she was fifteen. Since then, she's written twenty-three novels and coauthored three. Julie is a two-time winner of the Whitney award for best romance with her books "Cross My Heart" and "Lies Jane Austen Told Me." The America Library Association listed “Glass Slippers, Ever After, and Me” in their 2020 top ten best romances and "A Captain for Caroline Gray" in their 2021 top ten best romances. Her book "Death Thieves" was a Whitney finalist.

She has one husband, five kids, two grandbabies, one dog, and a varying amount of houseplants (depending on attrition).

She loves writing, reading, traveling, hiking, playing with her kids, and watching her husband make dinner.

She used to speak fluent Swedish, but now speaks only well enough to cuss out her children in public.

She hates mayonnaise.

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Customers find this book a fun read, particularly enjoying its Halloween-themed content and magical elements. The story features well-developed characters and excellent pacing, making it an enchanting young adult novel.

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32 customers mention "Fun read"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, particularly enjoying its Halloween theme and magical elements. One customer notes it's a perfect summer read for both adults and teens.

"...A fun and easy read, this book flows pretty smoothly from start to finish...." Read more

"This book was really cute. It brings in some wonderful elements like believing in yourself and leaning on family to help get you through tough times...." Read more

"...I loved Ally's character! She is spunky, witty, and quick-thinking...." Read more

"...and thought was kinda cool was how Spell Check it a really clean, fun book...." Read more

16 customers mention "Story quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a delightful tale with love for magic and wonderful elements, with one customer highlighting its scrumptious magic system.

"...It gives the magic depth, clarity and a control...." Read more

"This book was really cute. It brings in some wonderful elements like believing in yourself and leaning on family to help get you through tough times...." Read more

"I loved this story! Yes, it’s the typical “I-just-found-out-I’m-special” type YA paranormal story—but this one is funny and clever...." Read more

"...Wow, What An Adventure She's In For Though! The Author Creates Her Own Kind Of Magic As She Whisks You Away To Another World Full Of Courage,..." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the realness of the heroine.

"...I loved Ally's character! She is spunky, witty, and quick-thinking...." Read more

"...I was okay with the characters. I didn't hate them but I didn't gush over them. Ally was slow at times and that was a little annoying...." Read more

"Cute and entertaining read. Well written with good character development. If you are in the mood for a clean YA read pick up a copy of this book." Read more

"...A fun read with intriguing characters." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with excellent pacing.

"...A fun and easy read, this book flows pretty smoothly from start to finish...." Read more

"...great starter YA or if you're just looking for something short and easy to read, you might really like this book." Read more

"Cute and entertaining read. Well written with good character development. If you are in the mood for a clean YA read pick up a copy of this book." Read more

"...I loved the notes to self and the reindeer at the doorstep. Fast read. Good heart. Loved her other books too." Read more

4 customers mention "Age range"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's age range, describing it as an enchanting young adult novel, with one customer noting how it draws in the imagination of older readers.

"4.5/5 stars Honestly, this has to be the best coming of age witch book I've read in ages...." Read more

"...This is just such a fun clean read that is perfect for younger audiences as well." Read more

"This is an enchanting young adult novel about the coming of age of Allyson...." Read more

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  • Word to Dreams aka Wonderwmn
    5.0 out of 5 stars About Witches and Magic and So Much More
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014
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    4.5/5 stars

    Honestly, this has to be the best coming of age witch book I've read in ages. Perfect for the teen reader, it also draws in to the imagination of those older. Who doesn't think it would be cool to find out that they are actually a witch? Unfortunately for Ally, she didn't read the letter her grandmother had sent, so she haphazardly realized, after the fact, that she was casting spells on people.

    A fun and easy read, this book flows pretty smoothly from start to finish. There are a few small bumps in the road that makes the story a bit jumpy, but all in all, it takes you for a ride that you just don't want to end. Witches and trolls have their places. A "ghost" from the past is on the prowl to get to Ally. You have your classic high school bully who gets a taste of her own medicine but than doesn't seem to know when enough is enough. A love interest that may either grow into something more or run for the hills.

    The rules on what can and can't be influenced by magic are smart choices by the author. It gives the magic depth, clarity and a control. Too many times we read about witches and magic and there just doesn't seem to be a start and stopping point to them, which makes for a chaotic story line. I don't know if the author will be writing more about Ally, her magic and her family but if she did, I will read it.

    Some of the book reminded me of the bumblings of Samantha in the series Bewitched and of the series,Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Both trying to do what is right but sometimes things getting in the way and setting off a chain of events that made you giggle but also warmed you at the same time. This is a book that even though it's about witches and magic, will also warm you because of other messages that come through.
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  • Storybook Press
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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    This book was really cute. It brings in some wonderful elements like believing in yourself and leaning on family to help get you through tough times. This is also a great coming of age tale for this young Troll Kivanna (witch). Ally is one of a select few women that have power in them taken from the Trolls long ago. When she turns 16 she comes into her power, unbeknownst to her, and all sorts of terrible things start happening that seem to be the product of her mindless wishes she only thinks in her head. She learns all this, and that she must now go through a trial of her powers from her Paternal Grandmother. Ally goes to these trials being incredibly anxious after having been threatened to surrender her powers or the boy she has a crush on may be killed at any moment. The outcome is great to read about and it definitely leaves room for many more books in this series.
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  • Ejanekendig
    5.0 out of 5 stars So great!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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    I've read loads of different novels based on witches and witchcraft but this one felt fresh and original. I loved Ally's character! She is spunky, witty, and quick-thinking. She is a social underdog thanks to a jealous nemesis but manages to stay positive (and eventually stands up for herself in a truly profound way--using honesty!). I hope that Mrs. Wright decides to keep going with this type of book! :)
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  • TaylorInTheKnight
    3.0 out of 5 stars great starter YA or if you're just looking for something short and easy to read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014
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    <b>2.5 stars</b>
    I was drawn to this book based completely on the cover and when I read the blurb, I got so excited when I seen
    "ancient Sweden". I love Sweden and the idea of having some cool, old time magic was a really great idea to me.
    However, I didn't really get as hooked on this book as I thought I would.

    The beginning was good. I liked how the chapters started with "Note to self". It added something original to an otherwise not so original plot.
    I tend to roll my eyes at any YA book what has Salem and witches in the same sentence in it's synopsis. It's not original and extremely overused, in my opinion. I could go the rest of my life without reading another Salem/witch book.
    So that was a big down fall for me in Spell Check.

    I was okay with the characters. I didn't hate them but I didn't gush over them. Ally was slow at times and that was a little annoying. I wanted to hit her over the head a few times.

    One thing that I noticed and thought was kinda cool was how Spell Check it a really clean, fun book. You could give it to a 13 year old just getting into reading and it'd be fine.

    Overall, Spell Check is okay for me. I might want to go back in a year or two and give it another try but as of the end of 2014, I wasn't really feeling it. But I think Spell Check is a great starter YA or if you're just looking for something short and easy to read, you might really like this book.
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  • Lauri
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Fantasy Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014
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    Imagine if suddenly on your 16th birthday everything that you wished for came true. This is what happens to the main character in Spell Check. Suddenly Allyson has to be careful what she wishes for because her wishes have unintentional consequences like sending her parents to the Amazon to battle anacondas. She learns from her grandmother that she is basically a witch and that her ancestors gained their magic from the trolls. She will have to go through the troll trials to prove worthy to hold it. This is just such a fun clean read that is perfect for younger audiences as well.
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  • chloe alibrahim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking Read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2014
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    Totally wonderful book! I love Paranormal writing and this book completely deliverd it for me. I also love the reference to Swedish Mythology too. I love that someone as young as Allyson can go through bullying from her peers but when she wishes for things to go wrong for her tormenters and they come true she quickly puts things right when she realises that her wishes have come true and feels truly awful for doing these things to her bullies. Cracking read!
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  • Gerd Dürner
    4.0 out of 5 stars For YA readers of any age
    Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2014
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    If you're old enough to remember the movie "Teen Witch", and having loved it, then "Spell Check" is an easy recommendation.
    It's a fun YA novel featuring magic, adventure and a bit of romance.

    It does read like a classic 90's teen-movie at times, with a lead character that is just loveable. The authors voice feels original, and there's plenty of humour to it. With no violence nor sexual situations it's recommendable for young readers and mature readers looking for some easy entertainment alike.

    Personally I loved every page of it and felt a little sad when it was time to say good-bye, a good story is always to short.
    While, to me, not quite as compelling a read as Kerstin Gier's Emerald-Trilogy I would say that fans of those books will like "Spell Check" equally well.
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  • Kyra
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great witchy story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2014
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    Ally finds out that she had powers on Halloween, when she accidentally curses most of the cheerleading squad after a vicious prank was played on her. Unfortunately, Ally can't stop wishing, and she can't stop the way that her wishes turn out which, usually, is badly. When her Swedish Grandma turns up on the doorstep, Ally realises there is something else she should be worrying about.. her impending trials that will secure her powers... or kill her.

    This story is really good. It has everything you could possibly want in a piece of YA fiction. Issues to do with your family, ranging from fighting parents to mad Grandmas and annoying little brothers, bullying, school, strange and interesting magical abilities and even a bit of romance sprinkled in. May I say though, that I loved the fact that this romance was actually pretty cool because it flowed into the story well and wasn't a sickening kind of puppy love. I liked the morals about believing in yourself and standing up to others, whether that may be bullies, trolls or witches.

    Ally is a strong, powerful heroine and saves the day by standing up for her beliefs and not letting others rule her decisions. She is clever and does what she believes to be the right thing, even if she messes it up sometimes. She has a very good character arc as she gradually finds out that she is a witch and learns about her powers and how they work. She does grow up in this book and realises that sometimes parents aren't meant to be together. She learns not ot be selfish and to accept the human nature of others, even if she can't stand them.

    The world building is really good. I loved the way that things that happened in the past were brought into the book by with magic to make an image in your head, rather than the character simply being told the events. It makes it much more memorable and gave the ideas more meaning. I also liked the trials and the descriptions of their home. I'd have liked to know a bit more about how the magic works and what exactly it feels like to control it as it was a little bit vague on the details.

    For a short book, there is a lot packed in and to be honest it was a little bit too short for me. I'd have also liked a bit more difficulty in setting things right or perhaps a couple more challenging predicaments for Ally before the book ended. There will definitely be more books and I will be looking out for them so I know what happens with Ally and her new powers.
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  • penelope scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2014
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    very happy with this item love it
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  • sarahL
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2014
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    I enjoyed this book very realistic to for a teenager to go through if it really happened felt a little rushed at the end though would have been nice to see where it lead
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