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Secondhand Charm Kindle Edition

by Julie Berry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
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In a secluded village, magic sparkles on the edges of the forest. There, a young girl named Evie possesses unusually strong powers as a healer. A gypsy's charms-no more than trinkets when worn by others-are remarkably potent when Evie ties them around her neck. Her talents, and charms, have not escaped the notice of the shy stonemason's son. But Evie wants more than a quiet village and the boy next-door. When the prince's carriage arrives one day, and his footman has fallen ill, Evie might just get her chance after all . . .

Berry's debut novel garnered glowing reviews and strong sales-and now she's done it again with a beautifully woven tale to keep all readers, young and old, absolutely charmed.

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  1. Reading age
    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    350 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    680
  6. Publisher
    Bloomsbury USA Childrens
  7. Publication date
    October 12, 2010
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  9. Word Wise
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-1599907383
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5–8—Berry's latest fantasy novel is laced with romance, intrigue, and adventure. Evie Pomeroy, 16, lives in the small village of Maundley with her grandfather. Her parents, both physicians, died during an influenza epidemic when she was just a baby. Evie herself is the village healer, all of her knowledge gleaned from her parents' old medical textbooks. When she is offered a scholarship to attend the university, she eagerly accepts. But the journey to Chalcedon is fraught with danger both on land and at sea. Along the way, new friends are made and astonishing secrets are revealed about Evie's heritage and special powers. And this is just the beginning.... Evie is a likable heroine who will capture readers' imagination. The secondary characters, though not as developed, provide the protagonist with suitable, and sometimes surprising, enemies and allies. The many plot elements are deftly woven together into a novel sure to please fans of Berry's Amaranth Enchantment (Bloomsbury, 2009).—Heather Miller Cover, Homewood Public Library, AL
(c) Copyright 2011.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Evie Pomeroy has always possessed a healer’s touch, but she never realized the extent of her innate talent nor its source. When she gets the opportunity to leave the forest village in which she was raised by her grandfather and travel at the king’s invitation to study medicine for real at university, she jumps at the chance to fulfill her dream. Along the way, she is robbed at gunpoint by a highway robber, survives a shipwreck, watches her potential love interest die and then be resurrected, and befriends the princess of a mysterious water kingdom. Throw into the mix the fact that Evie is a water-born Serpentina, which leads to a reunion with other sea creatures whose lives are precariously linked to her own. There is a lot going on in this book, and the various plot elements drop away and then reappear unevenly, but eventually it all comes together in a tidy package. Readers of Berry’s The Amaranth Enchantment (2009) will be eager to read this. Grades 7-10. --Kara Dean

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0040GJ5E2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA Childrens; 1st edition (October 12, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1039 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 117 ratings

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Julie Berry

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Julie Berry grew up in western New York. She holds a BS from Rensselaer in communication and an MFA from Vermont College in writing for children and young adults. She now lives in southern California with her husband and four sons.

"The Emperor's Ostrich," Julie's newest middle grade from Roaring Brook, earned a Booklist star. "The Passion of Dolssa" (Viking, 2016), won an ALA Printz Honor, was a New York Times Notable title, earned five stars, and was named to many best of year lists. Her middle grade novel, "The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place" (Roaring Brook, 2014) received an Odyssey Honor, was named a Wall Street Journal Top Ten Children's Book of 2014, and was named to the Dorothy Canfield Fisher list. "All the Truth That's in Me" (Viking, 2013) was Julie's first YA novel. It has earned starred reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, BCCB, and the Horn Book. It's been named a Horn Book Fanfare title, a School Library Journal Best Book of 2013, a Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013, and a Junior Library Guild selection. It was shortlisted for a Carnegie Medal and a YALSA BFYA award. It was published in 14 international countries and territories. Julie is also the author of "The Amaranth Enchantment" and "Secondhand Charm" (Bloomsbury) and the "Splurch Academy for Disruptive Boys" series (Penguin Books for Young Readers). Julie's works appear in audio and international versions worldwide.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
117 global ratings

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Kiirsi Hellewell
5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and different fantasy story
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013
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For the first 100 pages of this book, it was just your typical coming-of-age story set in a medieval time, in an imaginary land. Orphan girl heads off to the city, encounters quirky characters and adventures along the way.

Then EVERYTHING changed. I was so surprised at what happened next that it knocked me for a loop and left me breathless. And I began to love this book with a passion. I don't want to ruin it for those who haven't gone on this amazing journey yet, but I'll just say that Evie's sea companion is one of the most unusual, fascinating, and endearing character pairings I've seen in a book. I loved it so much I read the whole book again, out loud to my kids--ages 8, 10, and 12, and they loved it, too.

I really, really hope Julie Berry writes sequels in this world--because I'm dying to go back and visit again.
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Monica Angelhart
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2011
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I would definetley recommend this book. It's a really good book and the story flows nicely. I wanted people to know that they should read this book because its definetley worth reading. The ending was kind of a let-down. I like Princess Annalise better than the King who seemed like a sap and idiot. But the author chose Evie's path and I respect that. I would buy it again and again because the insight and great characters won't let you down.
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Katie Kubas
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012
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This book was quite fantastic!!! It was charming and sweet,without being over the top. It had subtle magic, and interesting dynamic characters. I never expected some of the plot twists and I was charmed by the sweet en ding. The only thing I had was the ending was a little rushed as if we were just filling space to the end of the book. I will definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a charming, refreshing read!
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Christina Rackard
4.0 out of 5 stars Sceond hand Charm
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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In a secluded village, magic sparkles on the edges of the forest. There, a young girl named Evie possesses unusually strong powers as a healer. A gypsy's charms-no more than trinkets when worn by others-are remarkably potent when Evie ties them around her neck. Her talents, and charms, have not escaped the notice of the shy stonemason's son. But Evie wants more than a quiet village and the boy next-door. When the prince's carriage arrives one day, and his footman has fallen ill, Evie might just get her chance after all .
it was good and sometimes sad.still not my story lone yet.I seem to go in stretches ,one time will be in the 1800's another time in the med evil times. just never know till i read a story and like or dislike it.What i mite like,you mite not:)
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Lillian Strickland
3.0 out of 5 stars Secondhand charm
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2014
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I love this book I wished if there was another book just like this , I hope that if you read this you will love it like I did.
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Julie V
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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Julie has a gift. This story had unexpected twists and turns and made it hard to put down. I am so glad she has shared her imagination for all who care to read her works. One of the most versatile authors I have read who bravely branches out into varying genres. Each novel she has written stands on its own.
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D. C. McMurtry
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Come, Easy Go
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013
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Interesting, inventive, good adult fiction novel. The subsequent stories may pick up a bit, but thus far it feels a bit lacking in unity and depth. A LOT of things (and people) are introduced, villains are appropriately villanous, the mystery of the unfolding is appropriately mysterious and engaging, but in the end, I'm not convinced I want to read more. The mysteries don't show future depth, though I'm sure the author will come up with some, and the characters don't show sufficient development that I'm convinced to spend more time with them.
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Clarygirl977
5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2013
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i absolutely love this novel. it's much better than i expected,considering berry's other novel. the idea is interesting ,and the characters are real people with conflicted emotions. want a sequel, please.
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Caroline Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars wunderbar!
Reviewed in Germany on March 5, 2015
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Wunderschönes und zauberhaftes Buch! Es ist eines meiner Lieblinge was man durchaus mehrmals lesen kann.
Die Story ist schön geschrieben und man kann sich super in die Figuren hinein versetzen.
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