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The Magic in the Weaving

Tamora Pierce (1997)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages252 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.03/5 (45195)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentDeath

Positive tags

Found FamilyFriendshipHeartwarmingComing of AgeMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

OrphanMage / Wizard

Heroine archetypes

OrphanComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFound Family CrewComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Found FamilyComing of AgeMagic AcademyChosen OneFellowshipSoft Magic SystemMentor FigureTraining Arc

Themes

Found FamilyFriendshipComing of AgePower and ResponsibilityUnity in DiversityBelongingSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Sandry, Tris, Briar and Daja each possess a strange and wonderful power. These four powers will unite these very different people. And when disaster strikes, it is the weaving of the magic that will keep them alive.

Is The Magic in the Weaving appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Four orphaned children with unique magical abilities bond together and must use their combined powers to survive a disaster. Contains mild peril and themes of abandonment, but emphasizes friendship, teamwork, and found family.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following four different characters with cool magical powers who become friends and must work together to survive.

Tags

Cozy FantasyFriendshipMagic SchoolEnsemble Cast