Once, when my son was quite young, he wanted something very badly and was jumping on the spot to get it right away. To remind him of his manners I asked him, "What's the magic word?" he responded with a loud, proud, exuberant, "Abra-ka-dabra!" Technically he was correct, and though it made me laugh, it didn't carry the same reward as, please. I've been on a bit of a kick lately reading books laced with a touch of magic and this series...
