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Magic Steps

Tamora Pierce (2000)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Circle Opens #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.05
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

MurderViolenceDeath

Positive tags

Mentor FigureMysteryAdventureFound Family

Hero archetypes

ApprenticeMage / Wizard

Heroine archetypes

Detective / Investigator

Protagonist archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)Duo / Partners

Tropes

Magic AcademyMentor FigureHidden IdentityUrban FantasyTraining ArcQuestSoft Magic System

Themes

MentorshipComing of AgeResponsibilityJusticeDutyMagic and Society

Synopsis

When drawn into the investigation of murders perpetrated on a powerful family in Summersea, Sandy and her student Pasco undertake the dangerous mission of entrapping the invisible killers.

Tags

MysteryDetective FictionMurder Mystery