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What the spell

Brittany Geragotelis (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age11
Goodreads3.18/5 (719)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Best Friend's Brother

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

When Brooklyn, a witch, turns sixteen, her conservative parents finally unbind her powers, bringing her newfound popularity and the attention of her long-time crush, Asher, but using spells may endanger her and, unless she uses her special ability to magically match couples, she may lose Asher.

Is What the spell appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 11 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade fantasy about a teenage witch discovering her powers and navigating romance and popularity. Clean content appropriate for preteens with mild magical peril.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy Brooklyn's magical mishaps as she learns to use her powers while dealing with crushes and high school drama.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismSchool StoryRomance