At age eleven, Julia Raine and her best friend Lois use a "magic eight ball" to channel the imaginary voice of Mrs. McCracken, a doll who gives advice on topics from romance to interior decoration, when not exiled to a box in the barn. In high school she gets tips from Jannette, who could be "astral-projected to any high school in Paris or New York, welcomed and ushered to the desk situated in the epicentre of the most popular group of girls". In her twenties, Julia is still looking for the magic answers that will make ...
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At age eleven, Julia Raine and her best friend Lois use a "magic eight ball" to channel the imaginary voice of Mrs. McCracken, a doll who gives advice on topics from romance to interior decoration, when not exiled to a box in the barn. In high school she gets tips from Jannette, who could be "astral-projected to any high school in Paris or New York, welcomed and ushered to the desk situated in the epicentre of the most popular group of girls". In her twenties, Julia is still looking for the magic answers that will make sense of her world and banish her anxieties about work, family and -- most of all -- sex. Magic Eight Ball follows Julia as she wanders into adulthood, while life deals her one surprise after another. From childhood crushes to accidental motherhood to an unexpected love affair with a woman, Julia's story is told with charm, insight and abundant wit.
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New. Paperback New Ships From Canada New No dust jacket as issued Was stamped for An entry for the "'"Stephen Leacock Award"'" for humour for 2001 Trade paperback (US) Glued binding 192 p Audience: General/trade Book Description At age eleven, Julia Raine and her best friend Lois Wilde use a "'"magic eight ball"'" to channel the imaginary voice of Mrs McCracken, a doll who gives advice on topics from romance to interior decoration when she's not exiled to a box in the barn In high school, Julia gets tips from Jannette, who could be "'"astral-projected to any high school in Paris or New York, welcomed and ushered to the desk situated in the epicentre of the most popular group of girls "'" In her twenties, Julia is still looking for the magic answers that will make sense of her world and banish her anxieties about work, family and--most of all--sex About the Author Marion Douglas lives in Calgary, Alberta.
