The Wizard, The Witch and Two Girls From Jersey

Title: The Wizard, The Witch and Two Girls From Jersey
Author: Lisa Papademetriou
Genre: Modern Fantasy

Summary:
This book tells the story of mortal enemies Veronica Lopez and Heather Simms. One day the two girls find themselves fighting over the last copy of Queen of Twilight in a local bookstore. When a pricing wand misfires, it sends the two girls straight into Chapter Two of the classic fantasy novel that they were fighting over. It takes them a moment to realize that they aren't in a New Jersey anymore. Unfortunately before they realize where they are, the two girls accidentally kill the book's heroine, Princess Arabelle, who is also "The One." In the Queen of Twilight only The One can restore light and peace to the land of Galma. Galma has long been under the rule of the evil Twilight Queen. Now it is up to Veronica and Heather to save the land of Galma from the Twilight Queen. Along the way they meet many memorable characters who offer them assistance in their quest. Will the two girls save the magical land of Galma? Will they ever figure out how to escape the pages of the novel? Read this book to find out what happens to the unlikely set of friends.

Making the Connection:
This book offers a great story that will keep your students laughing the whole time. The Wizard, the Witch, and the Two Girls From Jersey is perfect to read to your class when introducing modern fantasy. This book is also a great way to show your students how fantasies are written and that they too could write their own fantasy. Having your students write their own fantasy after reading this book would be a fun writing activity and a good way to assess whether they completely understand the concept of fantasy.