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Magicalamity

Kate Saunders, Paola Escobar (2011)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages314 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.96/5 (541)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Parental Separation

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyHumorHeartwarmingQuest

Hero archetypes

Fish out of WaterLost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Hidden IdentityFish out of WaterFairy GodmotherPortal FantasyQuestComing of AgeMentor FigureHidden HeirFae

Themes

IdentityFamilyAcceptanceDual HeritageProtecting Loved OnesSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Tom is shocked to learn that he is a demisprite, half fairy and half mortal, and that he, aided by three fairy godmothers, must save his father, who is hiding in the fairy Realm, while safeguarding his mortal mother.

Is Magicalamity appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a lighthearted middle grade fantasy about a boy discovering his fairy heritage. Contains mild magical peril and parental separation as plot devices, but maintains an optimistic tone throughout.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include parental separation.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the magical adventure of a regular boy discovering he's half-fairy and teaming up with quirky fairy godmothers to rescue his dad.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyPortal FantasyContemporary Fantasy