The Upside-Down Magic Collection (Books 1-6) by Sarah Mlynowski

The Upside-Down Magic Collection (Books 1-6)

Magic gone gloriously wrong

Written bySarah Mlynowski
Narrated byRebecca Soler
Length19h20m
Release dateJune 1, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (8,343 ratings)

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AuthorSarah Mlynowski
NarratorRebecca Soler
Runtime19h20m
PublishedJune 1, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (8,343 ratings)
CategoriesChildren's Audiobooks, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

What happens when magic works *too well*? In *The Upside-Down Magic Collection*, Sarah Mlynowski crafts a witty, warm-hearted adventure where the weirdest kids in school aren’t the outcasts—they’re the coolest. Nory Horace, a Fluxer with a knack for turning into all kinds of animals (usually the wrong ones), and her classmates in Dunwiddle Magic School’s misfit Upside-Down Magic program prove that being different isn’t just okay—it’s epic. The stories blend infectious humor with heartfelt stakes, balancing laugh-out-loud mishaps (imagine sneezing a flock of pigeons) with genuine emotional beats about fitting in. Rebecca Soler’s narration is a masterclass in energy, her voice shifting between the kids’ quirks with playful precision—Elliott’s deadpan delivery as Nory’s skeptical friend is a standout. The production crackles with a lively energy, from the creaky floorboard sound effects to the way Soler makes even the silliest spells feel immersive. This isn’t just a fantasy about magic; it’s a love letter to the kids who feel like their powers are curses—until they realize the world’s just not made for them *yet*.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I binge-listened to this like it was a bag of neon-colored gummies, and Rebecca Soler’s performance deserves half the credit. She doesn’t just read the lines—she *performs* them, giving each character a distinct cadence that makes Elliott’s dry sarcasm and Bax’s excitable stutter feel like real kids in your headphones. The pacing is tight, too; Mlynowski never lets the absurdity drag, and Soler’s snappy delivery keeps the jokes landing. That said, a few side characters (like Nory’s rival, Marigold) feel underutilized—her rivalry could’ve been funnier with more fleshed-out barbs, not just one-note snobbery. Production quibbles aside, the audiobook’s real magic is in its heart: these kids aren’t just learning to control their wonky magic; they’re learning to own their weirdness. The final act in *Dragon Overnight* is a standout, balancing peril and giggles in a way that feels earned. If you’re picking this up for a young listener, clear the afternoon—they won’t want to stop.

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