Hand-Me-Down Magic

Del finds a mysterious, magical tea set hidden in the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe that's connected to their family. Alma and Del set out to solve the mystery of the tea set, and in the process expose a secret about Abuelita.

"Del finds a very beautiful tea set hidden deep in the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe--but something about it doesn't add up. It's missing some teacups, and the hand-painted design on it looks very familiar. The tea set must be connected to their family. With determination, neighborhood magic, and a little help from Evie, the best-friend-cousins will learn the story behind the tea set as they work to make it whole once more"--Provided by publisher.

Noticing her cousin Alma's disappointment when a classmate purchases a beautiful patchwork purse that had been in a shop window, Del uses glitter, glue and other materials to bring homespun magic into Alma's life.

"Alma's birthday gift for Del was supposed to be delightful and daring--just like Del. Her present was a magical crystal ball, and it worked, too! All of Del's predictions for her party guests were coming true. But when Alma looks into the ball to read Del's future, she sees something frightening. Del is certain Alma has given her a bad luck fortune and that it will spell disaster for her. Del doesn't feel like the brave cousin anymore. Which means it's up to Alma to help Del face her fear--and her crystal ball fortune--with her best-friend-cousin right by her side"--Provided by publisher.

"Del loves lots of things! The Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe. Oscar the dog. And of course, her best-friend-cousin, Alma. Alma loves her abuelita's empanadas. Her old home by the lake. And soon she'll love living in the same place as her best-friend-cousin, Del. When Del finds a treasure that brings special luck to her, she begins to see the magic of the stoop sale treasure everywhere--but doesn't notice that it's driving the two girls apart. Will family, friendship, and maybe a little everyday magic be enough to make things right again?"--Provided by publisher.