The Genie Scheme (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416955542)

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."

Author: Kimberly K. Jones
ISBN-10: 1416955542
ISBN-13: 9781416955542
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2009
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 129441 / Genie Scheme


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2009
School Library Journal 03/01/2009 pg. 145
Booklist 03/15/2009 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2009
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw