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The sweetest spell

Suzanne Selfors (2012)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.95/5 (4642)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbleismBody Image Issues

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Scorned in her Flatlands village because of a deformed foot, Emmeline Thistle's life changes when she is taken in by Wanderlands dairy farmers and discovers her magical ability to make chocolate, which is more precious and rare than gold or jewels in the kingdom of Anglund.

Is The sweetest spell appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle fantasy about a girl with a physical disability discovering her magical gift and finding acceptance. Features themes of overcoming prejudice and finding belonging, with no violence or romance.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include ableism and body image issues.

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Emmeline as she discovers her magical chocolate-making powers and finds a place where she's valued for who she is.

Tags

Historical FantasyMagical RealismDisability Rep