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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
Trigger warnings
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
Is Rise of the Green Flame: A Branches Book appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 7 and up.
A gentle magic school story with mild peril involving possession by evil magic. Age-appropriate for early middle grade readers with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include possession.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magic school stories will enjoy following Kwame as he discovers his unique powers and helps his friends.
Tags
African-Inspired FantasyContemporary FantasySchool StoryMagical Realism