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Magic of the Angels

Jacqueline Rayner (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDoctor Who New Series Quick Reads #6
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.93

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

KidnappingChild Harm

Synopsis

The Doctor, Amy and Rory round off a sight-seeing tour round London with a trip to the theatre. That's when things start to go wrong. The Doctor wonders why so many young girls are going missing from the area. When he sees Sammy Star's amazing magic act, he thinks he knows the answer. Sammy's glamorous assistant disappear's at the clamax of the act - but this is no stage trick. The Doctor and his friends team up with with residents of an old people's home to discover the truth. And together they find themselves face to face with a deadly Weeping Angel.

Is Magic of the Angels appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A Doctor Who quick read featuring the Doctor, Amy, and Rory investigating missing girls in London and confronting a Weeping Angel. Contains moderate peril and scary supernatural elements (the Angels), but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm and kidnapping.

Who'll love this

Fans of Doctor Who will love seeing the Doctor and companions solve a mystery involving a creepy magic act and terrifying Weeping Angels.

Tags

Tie-in FictionMedia Tie-inScience FantasyBritish Fantasy