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Cover of Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians

Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians

Mary Nash (1961)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads4.04

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Protagonist archetypes

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Synopsis

It's up to Molly and Malcolm to see that their brother "the Toad" has a proper Christmas when nosy Miss Penalty, who is babysitting while the housekeeper is away at a bake-off, comes down with a mysterious malady that "the Toad" may have caused.

Is Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Three siblings band together for a Christmas adventure when their temporary babysitter falls ill under mysterious circumstances. Light, humorous family story with gentle mischief and positive sibling dynamics.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy watching clever siblings work together to solve problems and create their own Christmas magic when grown-ups are out of commission.

Tags

Children's FictionHoliday StoryFamily DramaHumorous Fiction