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Witch and Wombat

Carolyn Cushman (1994)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.7
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureHumorHeartwarmingFound Family

Heroine archetypes

Witch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Beast Companion StoryFish out of Water

Tropes

Fish out of WaterFound FamilyComing of AgePortal FantasyUrban FantasyHidden Identity

Themes

Reality vs IllusionWonder and DiscoveryCulture ClashMisdirectionMagic in the Modern World

Synopsis

A magic realm is set on a collision course with wackiness when a witch and her wombat sidekick guide an assortment of tourists from the mortal world through an enchanted forest they think is merely a high-tech amusement park.

Is Witch and Wombat appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This lighthearted fantasy comedy features mild magical peril and comedic situations as tourists navigate a real magical realm they believe is fake. No violence, romance, or inappropriate content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the wacky mix-up of tourists thinking real magic is just special effects, plus a wombat sidekick adding to the fun.

Tags

Comedy FantasyPortal FantasyMagical TourismLight Urban Fantasy