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Synopsis
In nineteenth-century England, all is going well for rich, reclusive Mr Norell, who has regained some of the power of England's magicians from the past, until a rival magician, Jonathan Strange, appears and becomes Mr Norrell's pupil.
Is Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dense historical fantasy features complex magical theory, footnotes, and moderate supernatural peril including manipulative magic and psychological tension. The pacing is deliberate and the prose style challenging.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mental illness, and manipulation.
Who'll love this
Teens who love detailed worldbuilding and alternate histories will be fascinated by the restoration of magic to Napoleonic-era England.