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Rosemary's Witch

Ann Turner (1991)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.49
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMysterySelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Haunted LocationAncient Evil ReturnsFish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden Identity

Themes

Home and BelongingPast vs PresentCourageStanding Your GroundMysteryNew England Gothic

Synopsis

After moving into an old house in a small New England town, 9-year-old Rosemary discovers that the nearby woods conceal a 150-year-old witch, who once lived in the house and is using her magic to take it back.

Is Rosemary's Witch appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

A classic middle grade fantasy about a girl confronting a magical threat to her new home. Mild supernatural peril appropriate for ages 9+.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love spooky mysteries and supernatural adventures will enjoy Rosemary's battle of wits with an ancient witch.

Tags

Gothic FantasyHistorical FantasyMystery