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Spelling B and the Cat-Astrophe

Julie Berry (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesB Magical #4
Setting
CSM age6
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

FriendshipMysteryHumorAdventure

Hero archetypes

Bookish / Nerdy Hero

Heroine archetypes

Witch / MageComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Magic AcademyHidden IdentityFish out of WaterComing of AgeMystery

Themes

FriendshipIdentitySecretsBelongingSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Beatrix and her best friend George are excited when a new girl joins their class at school. Trina seems nice, but she also seems to have a lot of secrets. When strange things start happening whenever B and George are around Trina, B can't help but wonder-could the new girl be a witch too? And maybe even a secret pop S-T-A-R?

Is Spelling B and the Cat-Astrophe appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A lighthearted early chapter book about a young witch making friends and solving mysteries at school. No concerning content—pure wholesome fun with magic.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the mystery of figuring out if Trina is a witch and the fun of magical secrets at school.

Tags

Contemporary FantasySchool StoryMystery