Don't Expect Magic

Delaney Collins doesn't believe in fairy tales. And why should she? Her mom is dead, her best friend is across the country, and she's stuck in California with "Dr. Hank," her famous life-coach father—a man she barely knows. Happily ever after? Yeah, right. Then Dr. Hank tells her an outrageous secret: he's a fairy godmother—an f.g.—and he can prove it. And by the way? The f.g. gene is hereditary. Meaning there's a good chance that New Jersey tough girl Delaney is someone's fairy godmother. But what happens when a fairy godmother needs a wish of her own?

Children's Books

McCullough, Kathy

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

DELACORTE PRESS

Delaney Collins doesn't believe in fairy tales. And why should she? Her mom is dead, her best friend is across the country, and she's stuck in California with "Dr. Hank," her famous life-coach father—a man she barely knows. Happily ever after? Yeah, right. Then Dr. Hank tells her an outrageous secret: he's a fairy godmother—an f.g.—and he can prove it. And by the way? The f.g. gene is hereditary. Meaning there's a good chance that New Jersey tough girl Delaney is someone's fairy godmother. Even though she's not the pink and sparkly type, Delaney soon finds herself with a client: Flynn Becker, a boy at her new school who's hopelessly in love with a girl who doesn't know he exists. Flynn's wish is Delaney's command. With her customized black boots and chopstick wand, Delaney does everything in her power to make Flynn's wish come true. But what happens when a fairy godmother needs a wish of her own?

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Ember

Who Needs Magic?

The sequel to DON'T EXPECT MAGIC! Now that Delaney Collins knows she’s a fairy godmother, she’s ready to make magic happen. But first, she has to find her next client. And it’s not as easy as she thought it would be. Delaney’s spending the summer working at Treasures, a secondhand store at the mall, surrounded by cool vintage boots—and potential clients. But when she finally feels a connection with Jeni, a girl who needs a life-changing, happily-ever-after wish . . . Jeni doesn’t want her help. And to make matters worse, Delaney finds herself competing with another f.g. Glittery, sparkly Ariella is an uber-f.g., granting wishes with a flick of her lemon candy stick, while Delaney can’t seem to make anything happen. Not even a summer romance with her boyfriend, Flynn. It takes more than waving a chopstick to make big wishes come true. But what good is being an f.g. if you can’t make the boy you like want to be with you as much as you want to be with him? Praise for Don't Expect Magic: “A supernaturally touched rom-com, this is a bright, whimsical romp featuring a suitably sassy heroine with a killer pair of black leather boots . . . excellent comfort reading.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Brilliantly timed moments of situational comedy . . . plenty to like in this debut.” —Kirkus Reviews “An enjoyable read with sprinklings of magic.” —VOYA

Science Fiction & Fantasy

The sequel to DON'T EXPECT MAGIC! Now that Delaney Collins knows she’s a fairy godmother, she’s ready to make magic happen. But first, she has to find her next client. And it’s not as easy as she thought it would be. Delaney’s spending the summer working at Treasures, a secondhand store at the mall, surrounded by cool vintage boots—and potential clients. But when she finally feels a connection with Jeni, a girl who needs a life-changing, happily-ever-after wish . . . Jeni doesn’t want her help. And to make matters worse, Delaney finds herself competing with another f.g. Glittery, sparkly Ariella is an uber-f.g., granting wishes with a flick of her lemon candy stick, while Delaney can’t seem to make anything happen. Not even a summer romance with her boyfriend, Flynn. It takes more than waving a chopstick to make big wishes come true. But what good is being an f.g. if you can’t make the boy you like want to be with you as much as you want to be with him? Praise for Don't Expect Magic: “A supernaturally touched rom-com, this is a bright, whimsical romp featuring a suitably sassy heroine with a killer pair of black leather boots . . . excellent comfort reading.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Brilliantly timed moments of situational comedy . . . plenty to like in this debut.” —Kirkus Reviews “An enjoyable read with sprinklings of magic.” —VOYA 
 From the Hardcover edition.

Humor

Delaney Collins doesn't believe in fairy tales. And why should she? Her mom is dead, her best friend is across the country, and she's stuck in California with "Dr. Hank," her famous life-coach father—a man she barely knows. Happily ever after? Yeah, right.Then Dr. Hank tells her an outrageous secret: he's a fairy godmother—an f.g.—and he can prove it. And by the way? The f.g. gene is hereditary. Meaning there's a good chance that New Jersey tough girl Delaney is someone's fairy godmother. But what happens when a fairy godmother needs a wish of her own?From the Hardcover edition.

The sequel to DON'T EXPECT MAGIC! Now that Delaney Collins knows she’s a fairy godmother, she’s ready to make magic happen. But first, she has to find her next client. And it’s not as easy as she thought it would be. Delaney’s spending the summer working at Treasures, a secondhand store at the mall, surrounded by cool vintage boots—and potential clients. But when she finally feels a connection with Jeni, a girl who needs a life-changing, happily-ever-after wish . . . Jeni doesn’t want her help. And to make matters worse, Delaney finds herself competing with another f.g. Glittery, sparkly Ariella is an uber-f.g., granting wishes with a flick of her lemon candy stick, while Delaney can’t seem to make anything happen. Not even a summer romance with her boyfriend, Flynn. It takes more than waving a chopstick to make big wishes come true. But what good is being an f.g. if you can’t make the boy you like want to be with you as much as you want to be with him? "A fun paranormal comedy."--Kirkus Reviews Praise for Don't Expect Magic: “A supernaturally touched rom-com, this is a bright, whimsical romp featuring a suitably sassy heroine with a killer pair of black leather boots . . . excellent comfort reading.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Brilliantly timed moments of situational comedy . . . plenty to like in this debut.” —Kirkus Reviews “An enjoyable read with sprinklings of magic.” —VOYA

In this collection of screenwriting essays, writer and veteran Hollywood story analyst Kathy McCullough identifies problems frequently seen in screenplays submitted to producers and film companies. Touching on areas of craft, including characterization, plot, and revision, the essays offer detailed advice on how to overcome these common problems. The book also contains bonus information, such as what screenwriting contest judges tend to look for and what goes into a script reader's coverage report. The advice is designed to be useful to both beginners and seasoned writers who want to make sure their screenplay isn't just good enough, but "better than the rest."

How to Make Your Script Better Than the Rest: Tips and Tricks for Writing and Revising Screenplays

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Kathy McCullough Books

A chapter book series starring Disney Princess Rapunzel, based on the hit Disney Channel show Tangled: The Series. Embark on the next adventure with Disney Princess Rapunzel and all her friends! Favorite episodes of Disney Channel's hit show Tangled: The Series are retold in these collectible chapter books with black-and-white illustrations throughout. They are perfect for adventure-loving children and Disney Princess fans ages 6 to 9. The long blonde hair is back with Disney Tangled: The Series, an animated series that continues the fantastic adventures of Rapunzel and Eugene that began in Disney's 50th animated classic, Tangled.

Tales of Rapunzel #4: The Search for the Sundrop (Disney Tangled The Series) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Action & Adventure

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Tales of Rapunzel #1: Secrets Unlocked (Disney Tangled the Series) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Tangled: The Series on Disney Channel is set between the events of the original film and the start of Tangled Ever After. The series follows the long-locked Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) as she acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom, and the people of Corona. Realizing there is much more she needs to learn before she can truly accept her royal destiny, Rapunzel puts her crown—and her marriage—on hold to seek out epic adventures, much to the dismay of her father, the King. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey is the charming Eugene (voiced by Zachary Levi); the plucky chameleon sidekick, Pascal; the no-nonsense horse, Maximus; the Snuggly Duckling pub thugs; and newcomer Cassandra, a tough-as-nails handmaiden who becomes Rapunzel's confidante. Two favorite episodes of Disney Channel's hit show Tangled: The Series are retold in each collectible chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout. They're perfect for adventure-loving kids and Disney Princess fans ages 6 to 9.   The long blond hair is back in Disney Tangled: The Series, an animated series that continues the fantastic adventures of Rapunzel and Eugene that began in Disney's 50th animated classic, Tangled.

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Don't Expect Magic

Don't Expect Magic

Who Needs Magic?

Who Needs Magic?

Don't Expect Magic

Who Needs Magic?

How to Make Your Script Better Than the Rest: Tips and Tricks for Writing and Revising Screenplays

Tales of Rapunzel #4: The Search for the Sundrop (Disney Tangled The Series) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Tales of Rapunzel #1: Secrets Unlocked (Disney Tangled the Series) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Tales of Rapunzel #1: Secrets Unlocked (Disney Tangled the Series) (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))