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Synopsis
Cat Chant and Marianne Pinhoe have discovered something incredibly exciting, truly precious, and very strange — an egg.This egg was not meant to be found. Chrestomanci himself, Cat's guardian and the strongest enchanter in the world, is sure to find it particularly interesting. And that's the last thing Marianne's family of secret rogue witches wants.But the Pinhoes' secrets are falling to pieces, and powerful spells are wreaking havoc across the country-side. Marianne and Cat may be the only two who can set things right — if Marianne accepts her own powerful magic, and Cat solves the mystery behind the mystical Pinhoe Egg.
Is The Pinhoe Egg appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Parents should know this is a whimsical middle-grade fantasy with mild magical peril and family conflict. The story involves rogue witches, mysterious enchantments, and one character dealing with mental health issues, but all handled age-appropriately with a positive resolution.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include mental illness and family dysfunction.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the mystery of the magical egg, the friendship between Cat and Marianne, and discovering secrets about powerful enchantments and hidden magic.