Young readers will enjoy - and learn life lessons from - this series of books by author Laura Clarizio. If her name sounds familiar to Southern New Englanders, it’s because of the work Laura has done on-air in radio and TV. Currently she is a weekend news anchor at Newstalk 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM. This set of the four “If I Had a Magic Carpet” books is extra-special, each being autographed by the author, with a note to young readers.

Here’s a thumbnail sketch of each book in the “If I Had a Magic Carpet” series:

If I Had a Magic Carpet:

     Ride along with Miranda and her magic carpet as she dashes off from adventure to adventure, helping others along the way. Miranda’s magic carpet can take you anywhere you want to go, but you should watch out for Ellery. 
     At one time Ellery possessed the powers of the magic carpet, but his abuse of the secret carpet grounded him. Now Ellery is more determined than ever to get it back. 
     As Miranda races to rescue those in need, Ellery is right behind her, hoping to steal back the magic carpet.
     Will good conquer evil in the end? Will Miranda’s magic carpet come to the rescue in time? To find out the answers, sit back, use your imagination and soar along with Miranda as she takes you on the ride of your life.
   This book is good for readers ages five to eight and discusses stranger danger and playing where you don't belong.

If I Had a Magic Carpet II: Key to Kindness

     Miranda’s magic carpet is soaring off to even greater heights, once again rescuing those in need. But where there is good, there is evil. Only three people know the secret of the magic carpet. 
     One of them is Ellery, and he is back with a vengeance. Bullying, stealing, and tricking children into trouble are his newest ways to try and take back the magic carpet.
     As Miranda races to rescue those in need she is also trying to unlock the mystery of the lost key.  So relax, sit back, and use your imagination as Miranda takes you on another ride of your life.
     This book is good for readers six through nine and offers advice on ways to stop bullying.

If I Had a Magic Carpet III: Haunted Holidays

      From ghost hunters to Santa and the Tooth Fairy, Miranda and her magical friends are spanning the globe in search of Ellery and the magic carpet. 
     Real life ghost hunters Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) come to Miranda’s rescue at the haunted Ellis house. What starts out as a harrowing Halloween only worsens come the holidays. 
     Ellery is out to ruin the season and for the first time steals back Miranda’s magic carpet. Santa, Cupid, Father Time, Mother Nature, and the Easter Bunny are among those who search continent to continent hoping to retrieve the magic carpet.
     Ellery’s wicked ways are at an all time high and it’s up to Miranda, and this magical crew, to save the holidays throughout the world.
     This book is good for readers seven through ten and deals with Halloween Safety and respecting cultures around the world. 

If I Had a Magic Carpet IV: Traveling Through Time

   Ellery’s wicked ways have escalated to an all time high. This time around, his plan to steal back the magic carpet sends Miranda and him soaring back in time.

     Dinosaurs, Medieval Knights, Pirates, Pilgrims, Native Americans,The Underground Railroad, Thomas Edison, Ty Cobb, Henry Ford, The Boston Tea Party and the Great Depression are just some of the people, places, and periods they encounter. 
     Their harrowing adventures reveal new information about William, the man who gave Miranda the magic carpet.

     Once again it is up to Miranda to save the day and make sure Ellery does not ruin history.
     Students from around the country picked all of the places we visit in this chapter book, intertwining fantasy with historical facts.
     This book is good for the advanced reader ages eight through eleven. If you are just starting out check out books one through three.
     A glossary is included to help you navigate through this exciting magic carpet adventure.