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Marion isn’t crazy. She can talk to birds and see the future, but she isn’t crazy.

Fourteen-year-old Marion Morrissey has an overactive imagination. That’s why when she sees the body of a dead woman reflected in her bedroom mirror, no one thinks much about it. It’s just a trick of…

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1 author picked Newfangled Madness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book was a fun, quirky read right from page one. I loved how much it made me laugh.

It is a young adult murder mystery with fantastic elements and a good dose of humor. Chaffin is excellent at creating spunky characters that effortlessly pull you along through an intriguing mystery. I enjoyed how her poetic prose painted a vivid setting that enriched the story.

This is a great read for teens and adults alike.

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