FICTION

Hazy Bloom and the Tomorrow Power

by Jennifer HAMBURG
illus. by Jenn Harney. 144p. ebook available. Farrar. Feb. 2017. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780374304942.
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Gr 2–4—When third grader Hazy Bloom begins to see visions that come true in the near future, she dubs it her "tomorrow power." Her visions start with one of flying peas, and the very next day, a food fight erupts in the school cafeteria. This quickly paced tale features a well-developed main character and lots of funny scenes, but some may find Hazy's immediate and somewhat casual acceptance of her powers to be less than believable. Hazy's voice is unique, and her quirky personality is showcased on every page through catchphrases and an obsession with spelling words. This is a book about navigating friendships, dealing with issues at school, and coming to terms with one's family. Harney's pictures are charming and add to the humor of the story.
VERDICT Recommended as a general purchase.
Reviewed by Kaela Cochran, Lincoln Township Public Library, Stevensville, MI
When third grader Hazel "Hazy" Bloom gets her first vision, she's confused. Soon, though, she realizes that she's seeing snippets of things that will happen the next day. Making good use of her "tomorrow power" takes practice and some finesse, but Hazy manages--just in time to prevent disaster at the school carnival. Psychic powers meet chapter-book high jinks in this winning series-starter with energetic illustrations.
 , Nov 01, 2016

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