Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Anya. She lived in a small village on the outskirts of a dark and mysterious forest. The village was known for its superstitious beliefs and tales of magic and witches. Anya, however, was different from the rest of the villagers. She was not afraid of the forest nor the stories that were told. Anya had always been fascinated by the world of magic and witchcraft.
Readers will recognize much that is familiar and appealing in this alternate universe . (Fantasy. 8-12)
Her father sends her to live with her aunt to attend a school that has an experimental class for students whose magic doesn t fit the prescribed methods. And when she flunks out of her own father s magic academy, Nory s forced to enter public school, where she meets a group of kids whose magic is, well, different.
Anya had always been fascinated by the world of magic and witchcraft. She loved reading books about potions, spells, and mythical creatures. Her room was filled with books of all shapes and sizes, containing enchanted tales from distant lands.
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In a society where everyone has a neatly defined magical talent, Nory is a misfit.
There are Flares, Fuzzies, Flickers, and Flyers, each having particular skills. Nory is a Fluxer, able to transform herself into an animal. But her magic is wonky. Her kitten mixes with a beaver or a dragon, and she has no control over it. When she fails the entrance exam for her father’s school, Nory feels that she is a complete failure. Her father sends her to live with her aunt to attend a school that has an experimental class for students whose magic doesn’t fit the prescribed methods. Her aunt is welcoming, accepting, and loving. With the guidance of her very wise teacher, Nory makes friends with other children who are dealing with all sorts of uncontrolled magic. After many false starts and a brave adventure, she learns to embrace her out-of the-norm gifts. The authors nicely balance interesting and original magic elements with family and middle school dynamics. Likable Nory is prickly, needy, and determined as she rebounds from every disappointment, but her relationship with her father is a constant source of pain that is never resolved. The narrative voice is not omniscient, never reaching beyond 10-year-old Nory’s emotional understanding.
Readers will recognize much that is familiar and appealing in this alternate universe . (Fantasy. 8-12)
Pub Date: Sept. 29, 2015
ISBN: 978-0-545-80045-7
Page Count: 208
Publisher: Scholastic
Review Posted Online: June 22, 2015
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2015
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As she grew older, Anya's interest in the mystical arts only grew stronger. She would spend hours in the forest, collecting herbs and experimenting with different spell recipes. The villagers whispered that Anya herself could be a witch, as her knowledge of magical herbs and potions surpassed that of many regular villagers. Anya, however, never took these rumors to heart. She knew that her fascination with magic was simply a passion, not an indication of her being a witch. She loved the village and its people, and always strived to help them whenever she could. One stormy night, the village was attacked by a ferocious creature from the forest. The villagers were in a panic, not knowing how to defend themselves. Anya, ever the brave and resourceful girl, took it upon herself to confront the creature. She ventured into the forest alone, armed only with the knowledge she had acquired from her books. Anya found the creature, a massive wolf-like beast, and stood her ground. With a quick incantation and a few drops of a potion she had prepared, she managed to tame the creature. The villagers were astonished at the sight of Anya, standing proudly with the once-ferocious creature by her side. They realized that her love for magic had not made her a witch, but rather a defender of their village. From that day forward, Anya became a local hero. She continued to study the world of magic, using her newfound skills to protect and help her fellow villagers. The stories of Anya, the girl who defeated the creature from the forest, spread throughout the land, inspiring others to embrace their passions without fear. Anya's tale teaches us that it is not our interests or hobbies that define us, but our actions and intentions. She showed the villagers that magic and witchcraft can be used for good, and that passion should never be feared. Anya's story, a blend of magic and bravery, remains an inspiration for generations to come..
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