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The Problem with Prophecies (1) (The Celia Cleary Series) Hardcover – May 24, 2022

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“A sweet yet deeply moving portrait of the highs and lows involved in finding one’s place in a wildly unpredictable world.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

A young seer’s first prophetic vision upends her life and sets her off on a desperate quest to change fate in this contemporary fantasy middle grade novel with “heart, humor, and a plot that keeps those pages flying” (Carlos Hernandez, award-winning author of the Sal and Gabi series).

Most people inherit eye colors or heirlooms, but for Celia Cleary, the gift of prophecy has been passed down in her family for generations. And on the 4,444th day of her life, Celia will have her first vision. But nothing could have prepared her for what she sees—the quiet boy down the street, Jeffrey Johnson, is about to die.

Determined to save him despite her grandmother’s warnings against it, Celia alters events to stop her vision from playing out. But for each prophecy she avoids, another one takes its place, putting Jeffrey in constant danger. Fate has made its choice, and it’s not giving up the hunt.

Focusing on homework or friends isn’t easy when you’re going head-to-head with death—and keeping Jeffrey Johnson alive is throwing Celia’s seventh grade year into chaos. It doesn’t help that she’s getting to know Jeffrey more and more with each new rescue attempt. It really doesn’t help when she realizes she kind of likes him.

Will Celia’s gifts be enough to thwart fate? Or are some things in life inevitable?
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"A very promising kickoff" -- Kirkus Reviews ― 3/15/2022

"I've never read a book that so deftly combines an exploration of Tough Stuff—like the finality of death—with stepping into an understanding of one's own agency. Reintgen has painted a sweet, yet deeply moving portrait of the highs and lows involved in finding one's place in a wildly unpredictable world." -- Nic Stone ―
New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

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The Problem with Prophecies has it all: a great protagonist; a magical system to ignite the imagination; heart, humor, and a plot that keeps those pages flying. This book is the best reminder imaginable of why we all should read more."

-- Carlos Hernandez ―
award-winning author of the Sal and Gabi series

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Scott Reintgen is a former public school teacher from North Carolina. When he’s not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the Waxways series, the Nyxia trilogy, the Dragonships series, and the Celia Cleary series for younger readers. You can find him on Instagram @Reintgen, on X @Scott_Thought, or on his website at ItsPronouncedRankin.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin (May 24, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665903570
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665903578
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL600L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.25 inches
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Scott Reintgen is the NYT bestselling author of A Door in the Dark. He also wrote the Nyxia series, The Problem with Prophecies, and the Ashlords duology. He's a former public school teacher from North Carolina. When he's not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
    I am a huge Scott Reintgen fan -- I still push his NYXIA series on anyone who likes space stories, YA, and "to the bitter end" competitions like HUNGER GAMES. This book, PROBLEM WITH PROPHECIES, is one of his rare forays into middle-grade, and he proves just as adept with the genre as he is YA.

    I LOVED THIS BOOK -- even as a grown-arse adult. It's funny; the characters are all distinct and well-drawn. The plot is fascinating as hell -- a lesser author may have really bungled it with a middle-grade audience. Instead, Scott turns a looming fatal prophecy into a quest filled with friendship, overcoming obstacles, and coming of age.... So many themes. Such creative world-building and beautiful writing. The story is a solid tale with a beginning and end -- yet opens the door to other installments in this wonderful world, with its strong, clever, and motivated hero Celia. I really can't recommend this enough -- it's just delightful.

    The thing that has always impressed me most about the author is that he never, ever talks down to his readers. There's no eye wink to adults--Scott has faith in his readers, and believes in giving them their own perfect reading experience.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
    I've been a big fan of all of Scott Reintgen's books. My high school students love his Nyxia and Ashlord series, and my middle-grade kids at home love his Tailspinner's Series. The Problem with Prophesies continues the trend. Reintgen has the unique ability to craft a story that is accessible to young readers, while still being morally complex. Read this book with your kids and be prepared to have some rich discussions about fate and the repercussions of the decisions we make in life. Celia Cleary is a strong female protagonist and she has a great cast of characters around her. This book is a great set-up for future installments. Go buy a copy for anyone you know with kids in middle school or upper elementary, male or female. They will love it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
    I bought The Problem with Prophecies this week and gave it to my 15yo son. He read it in less than 24 hours, came downstairs, waved the book in my face, and said, "This is a SPECTACULAR book! I just finished it, and I love it. It's brilliant. Can we get the next one?" I had to tell him that I didn't think the next one was out yet, but we will definitely be picking it up as soon as it is! :)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022
    What worked:
    Celia comes from a lineage of seers and her first prophecy shows her the death of a classmate. She decides to save him but her grandmother says trying to stop fate is futile. Death will happen, and fate will always find a way to make it happen. This rule of prophecies establishes the book’s main conflict. Every time Celia saves Jeffrey, fate will present her with new visions of scenarios for his death. Is she prepared to become a lifelong guardian for a boy she barely knows?
    The story explores the prophecy’s effect on Celia’s life, going beyond the magical implications. She doesn’t want it to seem like she’s stalking Jeffrey so she’s forced to find ways of saving him without his knowledge. That’s tricky, especially when she’s trying to keep her efforts secret from her mother and classmates. Celia’s obsession to save Jeffrey demands her full attention so other areas of her life suffer. In addition, her former best friend won’t speak to her since she blames Celia’s grandmother’s magic for her parents’ separation. Celia doesn’t know how to deal with the girl but there are moments of wistfulness from past memories.
    The resolution of the problem will evoke different emotions from readers. There’s no apparent way to stop fate from taking Jeffrey’s life so Celia’s efforts seem futile. Jeffrey’s a really nice boy which makes his impending death even harder to accept. Celia discovers a page is missing from her seer handbook and she’s frustrated that it may provide clues about what she can do. She becomes better at understanding her abilities but there’s always an air of uncertainty with her visions. Several strange events later in the plot create new questions, and the emotional climax is a surprise if readers don’t recognize clues along the way.
    What didn’t work as well:
    The early plot has a similar feel to the movie “Groundhog Day” where the same events continually happen over and over. While Celia’s rescues differ in details, she saves Jeffrey’s life several times in a short span of time. Later, the rescues are less frequent and require more planning, so the story becomes more engaging and satisfying.
    The Final Verdict:
    The first rule is fate cannot be defeated. The early pages feel a little redundant due to frequent rescues, but the story quickly becomes faster-paced and interesting as Celia learns to use her powers. Her determination to save Jeffrey is the backdrop for a sweet story of friendship, and the surprising conclusion will conjure many emotions. I recommend readers give this book a shot.
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