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Bewitching

Alex Flinn (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages355 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.94/5 (10578)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Time-Displaced

Synopsis

Tells the story of Kendra, a witch, and the first three-hundred years of her life, including takes on a classic fairy tale, the 1666 plague in Britain, the Titanic disaster, and the story of a modern-day, plain stepsister.

Is Bewitching appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A witch lives through 300 years of history, witnessing events like the 1666 plague and Titanic disaster. Contains historical tragedy and death but handled age-appropriately for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

A magical girl experiences amazing historical adventures across three centuries, from fairy tales to the Titanic.

Tags

Historical FantasyFairy Tale RetellingTime Travel Fantasy