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The Magic Touch

Peggy Bacon (1968)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

From the front dust jacket flap: The Lurie children discovered an ancient cookbook which they suspected was written by a witch. They tried a recipe right away, for they were curious, adventurous, and most of all they were hungry. For too many days they had been in the care of a housekeeper whose fancy cooking they detested. The old cookbook promised to end their hunger pangs, even if the recipes did turn out to be magic. What happened after they ate the food? Each recipe had its own magic spell which transformed the children in ways that were sometimes fun and sometimes scary. This blend of fun, fantasy, and excitement is sure to delight young readers, especially those who are fond of fussing about their food.

Is The Magic Touch appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Children discover a magical cookbook that transforms them in fun and occasionally scary ways when they eat the enchanted recipes. Gentle fantasy with light peril and no mature content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who don't like their babysitter's cooking find a magic cookbook that turns eating dinner into wild, magical adventures.

Tags

Whimsical FantasyDomestic MagicFood Magic