A sweet, coming-of-age story about the strength of friendship and the magic of love. Phillips writes a heartfelt, easy-to-read novel about an eleven-year-old and her newfound friend unraveling a mystery, helping them understand that sometimes spectacular things come from the most ordinary stories.
Phillips avoids the clichés and creates a believable eleven-year-old with depth and heart. A LITTLE BIT OF SPECTACULAR is a wonderful, albeit cheesy, read that cleverly young readers and adults will appreciate.
Dive into the book:
After Olivia’s mom gets sick, they move in with her grandma. Eleven-year-old Olivia, already terribly shy, becomes the dreaded new kid. One seemingly ordinary day, she notices mysterious messages popping up around town. After researching the possible meanings, Olivia has a feeling the messages are otherworldly. Together with her newfound friend, Olivia sets off in an adventure that’s a little bit spectacular.
Pairs well with:
A mystery-themed party for the little chipmunks (or little chipmunks at heart). No skimping on the food or decorations!
1) Travel back in time with this vintage themed party 2) Let everyone’s favorite fictional detective Sherlock Holmes lead the investigation to the ulitmate adventure 3) Ruh-Roh, you might have to invite the gang to help bust out the best party 4) Glam up your soiree with this 20s-themed mystery bash
