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Magic by the Book

Nina Bernstein (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.52
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureSibling BondFound FamilyQuest

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Portal FantasyMagic AcademyFound FamilyQuestFish out of WaterComing of AgeMentor Figure

Themes

Coming of AgeSibling BondAdventureImaginationCourageDiscovery

Synopsis

After returning from a trip to the library, eleven-year-old Anne and her younger brother and sister discover a magic book which sends them on adventures in which they meet Robin Hood, giant bugs, and a dark, sinister man with a wolfish face.

Is Magic by the Book appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Parents should know this is a classic middle grade portal fantasy with mild adventure peril involving giant bugs and a sinister antagonist. No graphic content, appropriate for the target age group.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the magical book that sends siblings on exciting adventures where they meet Robin Hood and face mysterious dangers together.

Tags

Portal FantasyLiterary FantasyAdventure