Like their magical older brother and sister, Matt and Mea, nine year old twins Max and Mickey knew they’d soon lose their magic. But they are determined to build an amazing graduation gift before their magic runs out. Will they make it in time and what is their Big Surprise? Skillfully written, beautifully illustrated, the fifthbook in award winning Penelope Anne Cole's Magical Series will captivate andmotivate young readers. Grown siblings Matthew and Mea, and Lily, their neighborand friend in a wheelchair, have reached milestones. To mark the occasion giftsare in order, but who will receive the greatest surprise? Will the twins'magical powers combined with their perseverance and strength be enough for onelast amazing feat? Wonderful first chapter books that teach children to usewhatever gifts or talents they have to help others. ~Lorna d'Entremont, M.Ed., Special Needs BookReview Penelope Anne Cole hasrounded out her Magical Series with a book full of surprises. Now that thetwins, Max and Mickey, are about to lose their magical abilities, they workhard to create another helpful gift that can be operated without magic.Helpfulness is still the core of the family values, as can be seen in therelationship of each family member to the others and the special relationshipto neighbor, Lily. Kevin Scott Collier's illustrations graphically show theconnections and the surprises. Young readers will love the way the story buildssuspense until it gets to the final BIG Surprise. ~Barbara Bockman, Author,Librarian, and English Teacher Inmy "Magical" series, I wanted to bring the story full circle, to show childrenthat it's possible to pursue and accomplish your dreams. To show them thatkindness and good deeds can be their own reward, but are also blessings toothers. And to show that family love and support are so very important at any age. Dedication:   To Matthew,Katy, and AJ:  your lives are upliftingexamples of perseverance, strength, and generosity. Magical Max and Magical Mickey's Big Surprise is the fifth book in my Magical series. It brings Matt, Mea, and Lily's story full circle. They are graduating and starting their adult lives. Their younger twin brothers, Max and Mickey, are working on the biggest surprise gift ever. Their entire family will celebrate the graduations with special surprise gifts. Please enjoy the ending with one surprise after another. Penelope Anne Cole has taught and tutored at every grade level. She enjoys writing children's stories to be read aloud. "Reading to children is the best way to help them love literature." Check out her award winning Magical Series of books for ages 5 to 8, starting with Magical Matthew then Magical Mea. When not writing or reviewing children's books, Ms. Cole tutors, enjoys dog walking, reading, church, and choir activities. She is a member of the SCBWI, a member of the California Writers Club, and is a Reading Therapist with Read America.