Item: Abracadabra Whoopsie
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Abracadabra Whoopsie by Adam Kargman | Review | Author Interview | Giveaway | Book Tour

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Abracadabra Whoopsie by Adam Kargman
Published by Mascot Books on 02/05/2019
Genres: Children's, Family Life, Fiction, Humorous
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 38

What if you could make your little sister disappear? When Jordy discovers a magic wand, he learns he can do just that. But after the wand is stolen, Jordy must recover it or risk losing his sister forever!

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My thoughts on Abracadabra Whoopsie by Adam Kargman

This delightful children’s book is a must for any family with more than one child. The story portrays a whimsical look at sibling rivalry.

Everyone can relate to Jordy’s problems with his little sister, Keeka. He finds a unique solution to his problem. When the situation is out of control, he realizes he might have made a mistake. The moral of this story is love overpowers all.

The illustration of Abracadabra Whoopsie by Tristan Tait makes the story come to life.

This beautiful, touching book should be in every home, school, and library.

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Abracadabra Whoopsie by Adam Kargman

About Adam Kargman

Adam Kargman lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and their two children. His recently published children's book "Abracadabra Whoopsie" was inspired by the sibling rivalry he witnessed between his kids, which led him to wonder what would really happen if one sibling's dream to make the other one vanish came true.

His novel "Nagle's Mercy" was hailed by Kirkus as a "thoroughly enjoyable" "edge-of-your-seat read" with "nonstop action and palpable psychological tension," and designated a SELF-e Select title by the staff of Library Journal.

He has also written and directed several award-winning films.

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An Interview with Adam Kargman

What made you write a story about sibling rivalry?

Abracadabra Whoopsie was inspired by my son and daughter’s interaction. Even when siblings are best friends, like my kids (usually) are, there are always disagreements and conflicts, and I think it is important for kids to learn ways to cope with of moments of anger. The book teaches that looking at the larger picture and remembering happy times are ways of doing so.

There are lots of children’s books out there. What makes yours different?

Abracadabra Whoopsie is exciting, funny, and emotionally engaging. The story was originally written as a short film, so it’s very cinematic. It has a classical three-act structure, a conflict, a hero and villain, an action-filled climax, and a twist ending. It’s also filled with wonderfully detailed illustrations that really bring the characters and situations to life. I also put a lot of effort into making the text and dialogue fun to read aloud to kids. In short, Abracadabra Whoopsie is one of those books that kids will want to have read to them again and again, and parents will enjoy it just as much as their little ones.

Do you have a profession besides writing?

I work as an attorney and also have a background in filmmaking. Abracadabra Whoopsie is my first children’s book. I’ve previously published a novel and several law articles, and have written and directed a number of short films.

Do you ever get writer’s block? What helps you overcome it?

I try to plot out a story very clearly in my head before sitting down to write, so writer’s block is usually not a problem. When I do get it, it helps to work on another part of the text, or take a break and come back later with fresh eyes. If the problem persists, it may be a sign that something about the story is not working.

In today’s tech savvy world, most writers use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper?

No – my handwriting is so sloppy that that would not work! I also am constantly changing things and moving things around. It is obviously much easier to do that with a computer. I do use scrap paper, though, for jotting down ideas and plot points.