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Pure Dead Magic

Debi Gliori (2001)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPure Dead Trilogy #1
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.64

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Kidnapping

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFound Family Crew

Synopsis

When their father is kidnapped and danger looms, the Strega-Borgia children, their mysterious new nanny, and a giant tarantula use magic and actual trips through the Internet to bring peace to their Scottish castle.

Is Pure Dead Magic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Mild peril involving a kidnapped father and magical danger, but handled with humor and whimsy appropriate for middle grade readers. A giant tarantula is a central character, which may bother arachnophobes.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the quirky family, the giant friendly spider, and the wild idea of traveling through the Internet with magic.

Tags

HumorScottish SettingInternet MagicFamily Adventure