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Synopsis
IN ROGELIA'S HOUSE OF MAGIC, three different 15-year-old girls find friendship and special powers as they are trained in the ways of the curandera by a wise old woman.When Rogelia becomes a maid at Marina Peralta's home, it's obvious to Marina and her friend Fern that they have a real mystic on their hands. Soon Rogelia agrees to teach the girls the magic of their ancestors, much as she taught her granddaughters, Xochitl and Gracielia. Even though Marina and Fern are thrilled to have this chance to understand and use their powers, Xochitl isn't happy about sharing such a sacred thing with anyone but her sister, who perished in a car accident. Besides, magic has let Xochitl down before. Why wouldn't it now? But, as the girls will eventually discover, at Rogelia's House of Magic anything is possible.From the Hardcover edition.
Is Rogelia's House of Magic appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
Three teenage girls learn curandera magic from a wise teacher while navigating grief and friendship. Deals with death of a sibling in a car accident and the emotional journey of healing through cultural tradition and mentorship.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of a loved one, grief, and car accident.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the realistic friendships, the cool magic training, and how the characters work through real grief and family loss.