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The Genie Scheme
The Genie Scheme
The Genie Scheme
Kimberly K. Jones
When Janna impulsively buys a winter hat for a bag lady, she expects nothing in return. But Janna's kindness pays off in a big way when the bag lady turns out to be a genie! Now Janna is the genie's master and she couldn't be happier, especially when she learns that the "three wishes" rule is strictly for fairy tales! Before long, Janna's room is overflowing with clothes and gadgets -- but things aren't quite as simple as they seem. Making wishes comes with its own set of rules, and Janna discovers that "unlimited" has some...well, limits. Genies can't make something out of nothing, so everything that Janna wishes for is taken from somebody else. Oops. And then there's the problem of genie wattage -- there's only so much of it, and Janna is using it up faster than she'd like. What's a greedy girl to do? With insight, warmth, and a refreshing dose of humor, Kimberly K. Jones puts a new twist on the old adage "Be careful what you wish for."
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Book Details

Genre: 

  • Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • Juvenile Fiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
The Genie Scheme review by Ipuha
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Ipuha

The Genie Scheme is about a girl named Janna, who feels like a second-class citizen because she usually can't afford everything she wants. So when she buys a hat for an old lady, Janna has a genie at her beck and call. For Janna soon finds out that if you do an act of kindness for a genie, they will grant you your wishes. Janna is ecstatic when she learns that the only 3 wishes rule isn't true. Knowing this, she wishes for all sorts of stuff, often changing her mind. But the only way the genie (Eugenie) can get Janna things is to take them from somebody else.

Rating:
5
Five Star Award
Content Rating:

Content rating - nothing offensive
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