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Trigger warnings
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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Teased by her older brother, bullied by the popular girls at school, and plagued by a blistering pimple that has surfaced on the tip of her nose, twelve-year-old Claire Murphy wishes she could shrivel up and die or spontaneously combust. But when a mysterious book appears at her feet in the checkout aisle of a grocery store, Claire is confident all her troubles are over. Following the instructions carefully, Claire dives nose-first into reeking remedies, rollicking rituals, and silly spells. It's only when she recklessly disregards the Law of Three that the line between good and evil blurs and Claire must race against time to undo all of the trouble she's caused.
Is Chasing the White Witch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A lighthearted middle grade fantasy about a bullied girl who discovers a mysterious spell book and learns important lessons about consequences when magic goes awry. Contains mild bullying and body image themes but resolves positively.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include bullying and body image issues.
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy watching Claire try increasingly silly spells to fix her problems, only to discover magic isn't the answer she hoped for.