Review: Magic in Zimbabwe
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
Never kiss a witch unless you are prepared for a magical adventure. Ethan doesn't intend to kiss Gogo Maya, but it's impossible to avoid when performing CPR. This half drowned witch has made an unfortunate magical switch with Ethan's cousin, Joe. And she can't help to get him back.Ethan's preferred environment is his Mum and rich stepfather's home in Cape Town, freshly squeezed orange juice on tap, playing computer games in his air conditioned room. Now he's far away from this comfortable home in a place full of germs,strange plants and wild animals, on a rescue mission to the lost kingdom of Karibu. Accompanied by top tracker Jimoh, moody Tariro, mysterious Fisi plus his new best friend, a leopard.Things go from bad to worse. Ethan even runs out of hand sanitiser.The witch's kiss has had interesting results and Ethan discovers..... well, you'll need to read 'Switch!' to find out. This book is so much fun, I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone. Karen Prince has a vivid and original imagination making this story enjoyable for adults as well as older children and teens. 'Switch!' also has one of my favourite themes, courage in the face of adversity. Joe, you are a hero. The buffaloes.....