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Magic marks the spot

Caroline Carlson (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages368 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.06/5 (4642)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

"When Hilary Westfield escapes Miss Pim's finishing school to join a misfit pirate crew, she embarks on an unexpectedly magical swashbuckling, plank-walking, searfaring journey"-- When Hilary Westfield escapes Miss Pimm's finishing school to join a misfit pirate crew, she embarks on an unexpectedly magical swashbuckling, plank-walking, sea-faring journey. Book #1

Is Magic marks the spot appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade fantasy adventure with mild pirate action and humorous tone. No concerning content; perfect for readers transitioning from early chapter books.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following a girl who escapes boring finishing school to become a pirate and go on magical adventures.

Tags

Pirate AdventureHumorous FantasySwashbucklingHistorical Fantasy