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Etan hasn’t spoken since his mom left. Malia stopped going to school when kids started calling her The Creature. Could a mysterious jar of clay be the solution to their problems?
Ages 10+
Pages 336
Publisher Macmillan
Last Offered Apr 2025
Awards
Junior Library Guild Selection
Booklist Starred Review

Average Rating

98 Reviews

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I loved this book!

Review by Hanah

The book is written in a way that it is really easy to read and the storyline is interesting and it keeps you wanting to know more. There is nothing I can say that I didn't like about the book! I think people who enjoy poetry, science fiction and pure relatable writing would enjoy this book.

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Amazing

Review by Hudson

This book is about special clay, Judaism, and friendship. It is fiction and good for fans of Anya and the Dragon, and The Vanderbeakers . It is amazing and full of love.

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This Book Was Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by fennecfox1

I liked that this book was written in verse. It made the story so much more fun!

Jul 23, 2025 08:12 AM
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Magical Imp.

Review by Theriannotfurry

I liked the deep emotional connection the whole town had with each other. Also the old and the new clay mixed together was a very cool concept of blending old world and new world. The mysterious little bits about the gpa and gma also didnt overwhelm me with back-story but left me curious and wondering all the time.

Jul 11, 2025 04:57 PM
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loved it

Review by Purpleflower

the book was so good because of its great story line and Malia was a strong character and the magic of the caly gave the story the whole point 9/10

Jul 01, 2025 05:14 PM
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good book

Review by hmei29

I was kind of scary and very good at the same time

Jun 10, 2025 05:10 PM
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A Good Book!

Review by stwie

This book was scary, but good.I liked how the author wrote in different verses on every page, but some parts were scary.I didnt understand every idea,but overall the story and plot were pretty good.

Jun 09, 2025 05:32 PM