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The Time of the Witch

Mary Downing Hahn (1982)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.82
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DivorceManipulation

Positive tags

Self-DiscoveryHeartwarmingComing of AgeHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden IdentityMentor FigureReluctant Hero

Themes

FamilyDivorce and SeparationWishes and ConsequencesComing of AgeMagic and RealityAcceptance

Synopsis

Laura tells an old woman of her wish that her parents were back together again, without realizing that she is speaking to a real witch.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismFamily Drama