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Some Very Messy Medieval Magic: The Adventures of Pete and Weasel Book 3 Paperback – May 15, 2018

by C Lee McKenzie (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Pete's stuck in medieval England!

Pete and his friend Weasel thought they'd closed the Time Lock. But a young page from medieval times, Peter of Bramwell, goes missing. His absence during a critical moment will forever alter history unless he's found.

There's only one solution - fledgling wizard Pete must take the page's place. Accompanied by Weasel and Fanon, Pete's alligator familiar, they travel to 1173 England.

But what if the page remains lost - will Pete know what to do when the critical moment arrives? Toss in a grumpy Fanon, the duke's curious niece, a talking horse, and the Circle of Stones and Pete realizes he's in over his young wizard head yet again...

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 3 of 3
    The Adventures of Pete and Weasel
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.41 x 9.02 inches
  6. Publisher
    Dancing Lemur Press
  7. Publication date
    May 15, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    1939844460
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1939844460
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dancing Lemur Press (May 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1939844460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1939844460
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.41 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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C. Lee McKenzie

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I’m C. Lee McKenzie. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Substack--my handle is always cleemckenzie on social media. I hope you’ll visit me soon.

My first ghostly tale, Rattlesnake, came out in 2024, and Shattered (2023) was a finalist in the Indie Book Awards! Yay! Double Negative (2014) is listed as one of the top 10 books young adult contemporary/realistic books, and is a book that turned me into an advocate for literacy. Not Guilty (2019) takes on the theme of injustice. Sudden Secrets (2014) is my fourth young adult novel. I wrote Sliding on the Edge (2009) after reading a news article about "self-abuse" among Ivy League students. The Princess of Las Pulgas (2010) deals with a young girl who has everything and suddenly nothing.

I also write for middle-grade readers: The Adventures of Pete and Weasel. Book #1 Alligators Overhead, Book #2 The Great Time Lock Disaster, and Book #3 Some Very Messy Medieval Magic (2018). Sign of the Green Dragon is a stand-alone adventure/fantasy with five-star reviews to its credit, including one from the San Francisco Review of Books.

I'm a native Californian, and after living in different places around the world I landed back in my native state on the edge of a redwood forest. When I'm not writing or blogging I'm hiking or practicing yoga. Then there's that half-acre of garden that needs a lot of love.

If you like my books I'd love it if you'd tell me so. If you have some helpful criticism, I'd love that, too! I'm a writer and a reader, but first I'm a learner. Thanks for visiting today, and thanks for whenever you leave a review with your thoughts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Tonja Drecker
5.0 out of 5 stars Chucked full of adventure, magic and humor
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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This is a exciting mix of magic, time travel, history, adventure and—not to be forgotten—tons of humor.

Pete is not exactly excited about heading out on another adventure through time, but he doesn't have a choice. Someone important has gone missing, and it's his job to make it right. With Weasel and his alligator familiar in tow, he heads back to the 1100's and finds himself between castles, dukes, hunts, horses, druids and a plan which will alter the history between France and England if he doesn't figure out how to stop in.

I did not read the first two books in this series but had little trouble diving into this one. Still, I'd recommend reading the first two books first, since there are some things which remain unclear about Pete, his friends and his situation. Plus, this book was so much fun, I'm sure the other two are also a treat to read.

There's never a boring moment in these pages. Either Pete finds himself in some impossible situation, deals with ridiculous people or has to act brave and take care of things. He's not extremely self-assured in his position as a beginning wizard, but if he's going to get the job done, he has to give his best. Which he does even when he's in way above his head. Pete's never arrogant, kind hearted, and determined to do the best he can. In other words, he's a great hero to cheer for.

The rest of the characters add all of the right spice and spunk. Each one has their quirks—huge ones—but they also have their own priorities and desires. Some are easy to like, while others are fun to hate. It's a fun mixture which guarantees tons of smiles even when the situations grow difficult at times.

The historical side flows in without hesitation or stumbles, and melds right in with Pete's adventure. Not only are the dates, places and names informative (without coming across so), but the daily life and other details show the time period with natural grace.

It's a fun series with tension, action, adventure and loads of quirky moments which is sure to even pull in more reluctant readers.
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Sherry Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Middle Grade Readers Who Enjoy Magic and Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
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In this third book of the Adventures of Pete and Weasel series, young wizard, Pete, has to go back in time to 1173 to fix an error from a previous adventure. If he doesn't, history will be changed forever.

Pete is an endearing character–he tries so hard and wants to be helpful, but somehow manages to keep messing up. His sidekick, Weasel, and the rest of the characters–Fanon, a telepathic alligator, and Millie, an author turned into a horse, add to the fun. Readers will enjoy the challenge of guessing who's the good guy and who's the bad guy. With plenty of twists and turns and valuable lessons about loyalty, friendship, and perseverance, this is an enjoyable read for middle grade readers who like magic and adventure.
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MG
5.0 out of 5 stars The magic and fun continue
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
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Fun and exciting third book in the Adventures of Pete and Weasel series. Pete, more mature in his wizarding skills but still struggling to keep from messing up, goes back in time to Medieval England to correct a problem he caused in The Great Time Lock Disaster. Middle-grade readers will love the adventure and mystery. Pete’s evolving relationship with his friend Weasel, the return of talking alligator Fanon, and the satisfying ending and are big plusses.
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JFraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic, Mayhem, & Tons of Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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So good!!!
Pete and Weasel are such great characters and this adventure has it all - magic, mayhem, knights, time travel, and chills. This is a great read for all ages - so much fun!
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Guildfest
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2018
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Witches and wizards and faraway times. When Pete and Weasel get mixed up in some messy Medieval magic, the results are a great story that you’ll read in one hop of a swamp toad.
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Jowake
5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Wizard
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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Although written for youngsters, I did enjoy this book and followed it by reading the first book in the series.
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Hall Ways
5.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop fun and action for middle grade readers
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2018
Confession. I love reading books intended for the tween/middle grade audience. It’s a safe place to read and a great place to experience all the feels, thrills, and chills that get young readers hooked on reading. My gut feeling has told me for a while now that C. Lee McKenzie is a writer who nails the middle grade book, but Some Very Messy Medieval Magic is the first book of hers I have read. I love when my instincts are correct.

Some Very Messy Medieval Magic is the third book in the Adventures of Pete and Weasel series, and it was non-stop fun and action. The book stands alone, and McKenzie does a great job of getting readers new to the series up-to-speed but also telling just enough to make us want to read the prior books to find out the details. CLEVER.

In addition to a fairly intricate plot, there are a lot of underlying themes going on to which readers of any age will relate, including friendship, loyalty, family, self-confidence, belonging, and grief. There are lessons to be learned here, subtly delivered without beating kids over the head to be kind, do the right thing, step-up, give that hug.

Included in Some Very Messy Medieval Magic is a rich cast of characters who bring the story to life – both in modern and historical times. The majority of the book takes place in the 1100s, and McKenzie weaves-in lots of details to give readers a peek into the times and again, subtly, teach a lesson or two. From the eccentric Dr. Wraith (I envisioned a Doc Brown/Back to the Future kinda guy), to the sneaky Egbert, each character is uniquely defined and memorable.

As Pete, Weasel, and a covey of witches and wizards work against the clock to save the world, there is also an element of mystery and some downright SPOOKY business going on around the Druids and Samhain. McKenzie’s descriptions put readers right in the middle of the place and time and will likely encourage kids to dig a little deeper and research on their own.

The writing is well-done with dialogue, both internal and between characters, that is natural and useful in moving the story along. The word choices are perfect with a mix of both easy and challenging words, most of which can be figured out contextually. There are scattered typos, which is to be expected in an ARC but also which I expect will be cleaned-up for the final copy.

I fully intend to go back and get caught up on this series – I am interested in learning more especially about what happened with Pete’s parents and how he came to know he had wizarding powers. I highly recommend librarians and teachers get this series on their shelves. Some Very Messy Medieval Magic comes out May 15th, 2018, so it’s perfect timing for kids to fill that end of the school year lull or to put on that summer reading rotation.

Thank you to the author and Dancing Lemur Press for providing me a print ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion – the only kind I give.
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