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The broken spell

Erika McGann (2013)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

FriendshipAdventureFound FamilyComing of Age

Heroine archetypes

Bookish / Nerdy Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Found Family CrewMagic Academy Cohort

Tropes

Magic AcademyFound FamilyComing of AgeFish out of WaterMentor FigureTime Travel

Themes

FriendshipConsequences of MagicLearning ResponsibilityPast vs PresentTeamwork

Synopsis

Bored with studying pure theory, Grace and her four best friends jump at the chance to learn practical witchcraft from the glamorous Ms. Gold, but they make a magical mistake that drags the past into the present.

Is The broken spell appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features young witches learning practical magic who accidentally bring the past into the present. Mild magical peril and the consequences of mistakes are central themes, but content is age-appropriate with no violence, romance, or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Grace and her friends as they learn real magic and fix the magical mess they've created.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical SchoolTime Travel Elements