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Not Just a Witch

Eva Ibbotson (1989)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages (Quick Read (<250))

Setting

CSM age8

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Content levels

ViolenceMild

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Positive tags

Humor Heartwarming Self-Discovery Redemption Arc

Protagonist archetypes

Tropes

Reluctant Hero Fish out of Water Mentor Figure Coming of Age Soft Magic System Transformation Magic

Themes

Good Intentions Gone Wrong What Makes Someone Good Consequences of Magic Justice vs Mercy Moral Complexity

Synopsis

Heckie is a "good witch" who wants to make the world a better place by turning unpleasant people into animals.

Tags

Humorous FantasyContemporary FantasyMorality Tale