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Old Magic

Marianne Curley (2000)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Heroine archetypes

Mysterious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Kate is at a loss. She meets a boy with curious powers and a bizarre history - but he thinks he is very ordinary. How can she convince him that he has a gift, a gift that he must use to unravel mysteries that have hung over his family for generations? And even if she does persuade him, will his talents prove powerful enough to overcome what lies ahead?

Is Old Magic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Clean YA fantasy with a mystery focus. Two teens work together to uncover family secrets and magical abilities. No violence beyond mild peril, no romance beyond possible friendship, appropriate language throughout.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the mystery of discovering hidden powers and unraveling a family's magical past alongside relatable characters.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyParanormalMystery