Review: So THAT's how it started?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
This was a fun, quick read introducing some of the characters in the later books. Scoobie, Jolie and Aunt Madge are such interesting, well-developed characters. I only question the premise that Jolie's parents dropped her off with Aunt Madge for a whole year without any warning (to Jolie). I understand the reasons for her being there but it's never really clear why they didn't discuss it with her ahead of time. But the portrayal of a small high school is very true to life as is Jolie's experience as a new student. Even a little mystery thrown in!